(One of THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ARTISTS)
I'm very happy to report that BOTH albums I reviewed today can't be compared to anything out at the current moment. What started as a vision in the eyes of NAS and DAMIEN MARLEY eventually turned into an epic story of the struggles plaguing Africa, as well as the entire world. Sharing one common quality, NAS and MARLEY created Distant Relatives, a collaborative album containing hip-hop, reggae, and African elements that are altogether mesmerizing and spiritual.
Critics are calling Distant Relatives "overbearing" and "overly ponderous" but I'm assuming those are the same p****-whipped critics who praise Taylor Swift despite her lack of verifiable talent. The album is strong and touches on some very serious topics that are thought-provoking...but under no circumstances do NAS and MARELY "over-do" anything. They are straight-to-the-point, honest, and shed light on things that most people don't even know about...and sadly, will never care about. Every track lives up to its name...and from beginning to end, one will not be disappointed by production or the lyrical flow from these two geniuses. Guest appearances include K'naan, Joss Stone, Lil' Wayne, and more, with Stephen Marley being part of the main production behind the album. Tracks like My Generation and Count Your Blessings have what it takes to bring you joy and happiness...whereas songs like Patience and Leaders paint colorful pictures of pain and poverty.
I never really was into NAS...DAMIEN MARLEY, yes...but Distant Relatives is, for sure, one of the best albums out there. If you like artists who talk about life and topics of reality, pick this joint effort up...if not, go ahead and listen to all fake garbage that gets thrown your way. Who knows how long we're gonna have to wait again before we hear an album like this one..,.
Sounds that Somewhat Caught my Interest from DISTANT RELATIVES:
• As We Enter
• Strong Will Continue
• Friends
• Land of Promise featuring Dennis Brown
• In His Words featuring Stephen Marley
• Nah Mean
• Africa Must Wake Up featuring K'naan
From NAS and DAMIEN MARLEY's collaborative effort "Distant Relatives", here's the song "My Generation" featuring Joss Stone and Lil' Wayne...
I'm very happy to report that BOTH albums I reviewed today can't be compared to anything out at the current moment. What started as a vision in the eyes of NAS and DAMIEN MARLEY eventually turned into an epic story of the struggles plaguing Africa, as well as the entire world. Sharing one common quality, NAS and MARLEY created Distant Relatives, a collaborative album containing hip-hop, reggae, and African elements that are altogether mesmerizing and spiritual.
Critics are calling Distant Relatives "overbearing" and "overly ponderous" but I'm assuming those are the same p****-whipped critics who praise Taylor Swift despite her lack of verifiable talent. The album is strong and touches on some very serious topics that are thought-provoking...but under no circumstances do NAS and MARELY "over-do" anything. They are straight-to-the-point, honest, and shed light on things that most people don't even know about...and sadly, will never care about. Every track lives up to its name...and from beginning to end, one will not be disappointed by production or the lyrical flow from these two geniuses. Guest appearances include K'naan, Joss Stone, Lil' Wayne, and more, with Stephen Marley being part of the main production behind the album. Tracks like My Generation and Count Your Blessings have what it takes to bring you joy and happiness...whereas songs like Patience and Leaders paint colorful pictures of pain and poverty.
I never really was into NAS...DAMIEN MARLEY, yes...but Distant Relatives is, for sure, one of the best albums out there. If you like artists who talk about life and topics of reality, pick this joint effort up...if not, go ahead and listen to all fake garbage that gets thrown your way. Who knows how long we're gonna have to wait again before we hear an album like this one..,.
Sounds that Somewhat Caught my Interest from DISTANT RELATIVES:
• As We Enter
• Strong Will Continue
• Friends
• Land of Promise featuring Dennis Brown
• In His Words featuring Stephen Marley
• Nah Mean
• Africa Must Wake Up featuring K'naan
BONUS TRACKS
(Deluxe Edition)
• Ancient People featuring Junior Reid
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Written by Felix-Lee "Campbells" Andrades, III
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