you may remember a couple weeks back how i raved about Grayskul after seeing them open for Aesop Rock, well i finally got a hold of their most recent disk. i wish i would have done this sooner. im loving it.
to begin lets start with some name dropping comparisons that have come to mind about halfway through, where i am in the album now. one of the duo, im not sure who it is, not only has a style reminiscent of my favorite DefJux rapper, Cage, but has a similar voice. the other fellow is remarkably fast and in this aspect reminds me much of Blackalicious aka Gift of Gab.
its obvious that these guys have been studying the folks on the east coast and have acheived even what some on DefJux havent thanks to their Rhymefest Brethren. its just more polished that Yak or Rob, and the style for me is right on. its no surprise that some of DefJux's best talent has lent their skill to this album. Aesop, Cage, and i think i heard El-P in there too.
ok, im back, 5 songs on, and its stayed awesome. and in the meanwhile ive used the tubes at my fingertips to do a little research. no surprises that their label is the home of some other established rappers that i like, say for instance Atmosphere and MF DOOM.
wow, good stuff. i finished the disc, and im glad i didnt post this too soon, beacuse the next to last song may just be my favorite. The Last Lulliby and Scarecrow stood out to me as my faves, but im going to set the record stright and say that this is going on my ipod immediately and i am heading back to the record store to make them get me their previous album, Deadlivers, and/or solo works.
which brings me to another point, i wonder how good their solo work is. i fear that it might be Black Star type of thing. i dig both Mos Def and Talib Kweli, but together, i heart Black Star. But who knows, maybe Onry Ozzborn and JFK are killer on their own. i dont know, but i intend to find out.
i will be sure to report back with any further findings on Grayskul, but please dont hesitate to support them or any other artisits. especially ones that i endorse, because i know whats best.
Grayskul on myspace
Grayskul on Rhymesayers
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