I love Shock G and everything he's ever done. The man is so creative and talented, I mean, words could never do it justice. If you ever have the chance to see DU (Digital Underground) performing live don't sleep on it. That's where it all comes to light. Rappers talk about being versatile; how many have multiple alter ego's that were created so craftily people believed for years they were all really totally different people? Only Shock G, AKA Humpty Hump, AKA Piano Man, AKA (you get the idea). The man has always promoted positivity and this album is no different.
As a "Multi-blooded calico cat" himself, it would only make sense that Shock G would do a album tackling inter-racial dating and racism. The entire project is promoting unity and tolerance amongst all humans with phrases like, "Let it go, It's dated and it's backwards / When applications ask me for a color I put platinum / pimp-slappin 'em right back with they own wack crap / I be tellin 'em I'm an A-fo-rican-euro-asi-ack" REALLY?? Only Shock G.
The Rhymes:
Shoc G's style is usually smooth and laid back. Always on topic and always a good time. Heavy metaphors at times that are so cleverly constructed it's like listening in parallel. His lyrics are so creative and thought provoking; almost in a subliminal way because you can't help but agree with everything the man says. When you listen, pay attention.
The First; The Last:
The first and last formula is flipped on this album. (Which is typical of a man who typically doesn't do what's typical) "Keep it beautiful" is a 3:30 track with a single 18 bar verse sandwiched between the chorus. It's deep trance like bass line and simple synth keys accompanied by jazz horns are mesmerizing; Which is probably why the spot for the second verse is instrumental. Shock's words are deep, with a focus on healing the world through positivity in hiphop - because all the negativity is killing it. On the other end we have the upbeat "Your Sun Iza Pimp" which is one of the parallel's I mentioned earlier. If your not paying attention you'd think the song was about the neighborhood kingpin shining the light of the game on, and looking out for, the youngsters. If you pay attention you'd hear the real; that the sun (not son) is the source of all things good and we as humans are deeply connected to nature. Only Shock G.
The Grade: A+ | Play: ""Who's Clean" | Skip: "Holmedown Up"
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