so long as he can create as he desires, Odyssey I’ve been content with existing around rap. With his practical, athletic rap songs and hectic touring schedule, the Brooklyn-via-Washington, DC rapper-producer has treated his independent music career like a small business long before it became the norm. rice field. I don’t see him clinging to his industry reputation. Several A song about the benefits of niche stardom. With albums like 2008, even his youngest and most daring 101 and in 2009 spirit liberation, his pride was tied to his reality humble upbringing and DC area surroundingsHe didn’t just make hip-hop cool again From pure boom-bap revival to boiled down politics, Racismand finally, comfort of family life to rap as terse and practical as the amorphous live band productions he slowly grew fond of.
But the vigor of his early rap days remains, driving a reluctant desire for respect. “The Beginning of Something”, the intro to his tenth solo studio album For what, Odyssey follows a career of nearly 20 years and motivates himself before his next sprint. “How I am seen or heard is not the reason I do my job,” he says. For the first time, it sounds like he’s trying to convince himself as much as the listener. For what Beyond being raw and honest about life, society, and even hip-hop. Too busy analyzing the drive in the first place to do so.
The album’s themes explore the nature of ambition and how far you’ll go to get what you want, whether it’s a career, relationships or peace of mind.as his work grows Sophisticatedaccepted that Odyssey is a rap game Sidney Poitiereveryone folds their life experiences into the flow, wanderlust of kendrick lamar Much the same as the awe of little brotherHis writing was never withheld, but rarely is he so personal. His newfound openness juxtaposed with clean, peppy beats makes some of these revelations jarring, even jarring. Takes the ax to forced politeness and ends with one of his most blunt confessions. / I think I’ve said enough. It’s time to get back to the mic. ’ But the gentle moments cut the deepest. Inspired by his first ever therapy session, “Many Hats” doesn’t shy away from tales of work burnout and panic attacks. ‘Choices’ faces an uphill battle to avoid the mistakes of its parents. It’s not particularly theatrical, but it’s the closest thing to seeing him on a rope.