Sampled in Vince Staples - Are You With That, with Kenny Beats

ANXIETY

INSIDE THE MIND

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT

Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon levels up again on new album Beautifully Black, entirely produced by fellow underground legend Navy Blue. Navy would be a premier choice for collaboration for anyone who knows their rap music, but with someone as talented as Jah-Monte on the mic the results outclass any expectations with ease. Elsesser’s production is smooth and luxurious, a perfect fit for someone of Jah-Monte’s rapping calibre. The two part ‘The Missing Link / The Sneaky link’ is exemplary of this style, the MC’ing on top form but also giving plenty of breathing space for the classically-influenced beat. Not only does Navy match his energy on each of these 11 tracks, he also creates a kind of cohesion often missing on full albums from single rapper/producer combos. It’s been a while since the last time Jah-Monte tapped in with a single artist like this, so to position himself alongside Navy like this is a move that feels as calculated as it does organic. 

‘Tried Your Best’ and ‘Pray For Fame’ feature the very talented Kelly Moonstone, a rapper well worth mentioning for her contributions here because her chemistry with both Jah-Monte and Navy results in two of the best tracks on the record. There’s other features here too (including a standout contribution from Navy himself), but it’s on these tracks that the album’s strongest suite of songs emerges. The beats here really are beautiful, reminding us once again that when it comes to artists with incredible and consistent work rates Navy is right there alongside Jah-Monte himself. In many senses then, this is the perfect album for the two to release at this point in time. 2021 has well and truly belonged to the scene that the two inhabit, and as two of its most proficient members they deserve all of the acclaim that they receive. The fact the last song is titled ‘Complex & Pitchfork Opinions’ should tell listeners everything that they need to know about Jah-Monte’s place in the game, and the further greatness that is undoubtedly to follow. 

https://kingcallis.bandcamp.com/album/beautifully-black-produced-by-navy-blue
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releases November 24, 2021

The Missing Link - The Sneaky Link

Roc Marciano - 456 (feat. Action Bronson)

My first beatape release. Special shout outs to NASA8 for being the bros, Bridget for the artwork, and all the biddes I used to mess with for inspiring this beautiful project. Enjoyskis

WAKE UP!( Coming Down )

Music video premiered at Pigeons & Planes:
http://pigeonsandplanes.com/music/2016/09/matt-mcghee-carnival-video


produced by Andy McMann

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CARNIVAL (prod. by Andy McMann)

if i could

Artist: Boldy James
Album: The Price Of Tea In China
Producer: The Alchemist 
Mix: Eddie Sancho at Bass Trap Studios 
Master: Joe Laporta at Sterling Sound
Art: Kei Imazu 
Label: ALC Records 
Year: 2020

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT

Nostalgia Prod It !

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