Here is the fifth studio LP from Staten Island, New York born albeit Baltimore, Maryland primarily based emcee/producer Jamil Honesty. Getting his footing in off the power of his debut mixtape Verses, he would go on to construct a reputation for himself however placing out 3 EPs & a full-length debut serving as a sequel to one of many EPs that Hobgoblin produced. He would later launch the Harbor Kidz’ self-titled debut, the Krazyfingaz-produced The God Honest Truth, the Machacha-produced Give Us Our Daily Bread, the ultimate installment of the Martyr Musik trilogy & extra lately Shots from the Soviet produced by Giallo Point. Almost 10 months later, JR Swiftz is getting introduced in to totally produce M.E.M.O.I.R.S. (music Evokes Memories Offering Inspiration, Radiating via Sound).
After the “Foreword” intro, the primary music “Chakra’s Cuts” refuses to fret in regards to the future since what’s for everybody else is within the playing cards whereas “Follow Me” works in a growth bap instrumental to speak about being the residing fact others communicate of. “Real Rap” means that it’s carry-on if others aren’t carrying the tradition & being out for legacy & eager to be remembered as a lyrical paragon simply earlier than “‘94 Nas” featuring Jay Royale finds the 2 outclassing their competition like they’re substitutes.
“4evaNyce” begins the 2nd half with a jazzy growth bap beat speaking about being good with for all eternity main into “Gold Teeth & Beepers” dustily advises to talk honestly & giving fanatics what they’ve been craving. The title monitor works in a piano pattern to inform ghetto tales with a plot twist whereas “Tennis Filas” that includes Awon, Blu, Kev Brown & Griot Noy turns the jazz influences again up for a 4 minute cypher. “Summer 90’s” finally ends up by reflecting on what summer season felt wish to him 3 many years earlier.
Similarly to how Shots from the Soviet has already cemented itself as Jamil Honesty’s best EP, M.E.M.O.I.R.S. (music Evokes Memories Offering Inspiration, Radiating via Sound) has formally taken over the spot of the predecessor 10 months in the past & I’d strongly suggest each in the event you’re nonetheless sleeping on him. JR Swiftz’ cinematic manufacturing matched with Jamil’s exact lyrics make the album really feel extra like a time capsule of an period that all of us miss crafted with precision & soul for followers of uncompromising hip hop rooted in sincerity.
Score: 9/10