Whether it is representing Slaughterhouse as one quarter of the super-group or creating a consistently brilliant solo album such as Some Love Lost it is clear that the Jersey native and rap are destined to be intertwined, compounding to produce the insanity and genius that is Joe Budden. The same thinking that pay me the same thinking that plagues meĬause to profit off of sh*t that aches me is actually pretty wavy”Īlthough the project did not set the world alight in terms of sales it was an important album for hip hop and undoubtedly cements Budden’s place alongside modern day storytellers such as J.Cole, Big K.R.I.T and Kendrick Lamar.
“Killing me slow, but I’m glad it’s entertaining you Poker In The Sky sees the Jersey MC battling with his Grandpa’s ill health in a way that no other rapper would quite be able to master, the ability to drag the listener through an emotional story that documents the everyday struggle of dealing with a terminal illness is a gift that nowadays very few are capable of. If these coppers shoot at me, trust me I’mma shoot back.”Īlongside OLS4, Alive is without doubt one of the standout tracks on the album, SLL delivers such consistency on each individual song it is difficult to differentiate between the good and the great. Back to the Lab Compilation EP Instrumental LP Mixtape Soundtrack Recommendations Joe Budden. “Seeing young blacks getting killed weekly that’s a moot fact, Compton’s Most Wanted :: It’s a Compton Thang. Riding the heavy, repetitive drum loop Budden continues to showcase his lyrical flexibility, drawing on recent political issues to take a stand against police brutality. The very fact that Budden is addressing these personal issues in such an open manor is monumental at a time where hip hop is so evidently facing an identity crisis.Īlive, a DJ Pain 1 production, sees one quarter of the slaughter speaking as if to a diary and in some ways the studio does act as a journal throughout this project which is why there is such an audible sense of transparency in the work. These moments of perceived weakness and devastating honesty are what make Joe Budden such a powerful voice in a genre that has been diluted by repetitive choruses and simplistic lyrical content.
Pen and pad in my hand, and I was writing a note.” “I ain’t tell her just the other day that that gun was in my lap Supported by frequent collaborator, Emanny, Budden unleashes his frustrations with clarity and ferocity while taking the listener on a journey that borders on suicidal at times Only Human serves as a hard hitting reminder that this talented MC has bars that can reverberate with any listener from any walk of life. The instrumental intro to SLL is faintly reminiscent of MBTF era Kanye with it’s use of haunting piano keys undercut by a powerful string composition combining to produce a menacing symphony that leaks seamlessly into the album’s first song.īudden has long been recognized as an elite lyricist in spite of his breakout song ‘Pump It Up,’ which is not at all indicative of his overall style or content.
Some Love Lost is the second studio release via Mood Muzik Entertainment and offers a unique insight into the trouble thoughts of Jersey City’s prodigal son. Joe Budden is known by his fans as the ‘mood god’ and with his latest release it is clear to see why he is revered as such.