The Momentum Continues| Posted November 22, 2016
Skrip has been making beats since the age of 12, which is an incredible feat in itself. With his past releases, he has shown the chameleon-like way he flows through various styles of music and hip hop. An emcee like Skrip who can also produce will be able to release music at a faster rate than others. Throughout the year, he has released a few extra singles that are not even on his newest album Exposition, proving how prolific he is.
As most will know, the word "exposition" or "expository" simply involves a clear explanation of ideas. Skrip lays things out, including pouring his heart out about the disappointing dealings of people he thought were his friends. This album only has two features, and they are from singers Ruby Sky and Breekay.
Skrip gets things rolling with "Sinners," which has a haunting chorus and candid acknowledgement of our sin nature and even our neglect of witnessing to the hurting. "Up All Night ft. Ruby Skyy" has a "music to ride to" vibe with the trap beat accented by Ruby Skyy's voice. Skrip spits in Spanish midway through the song and shows that an all-Spanish album from the Puerto Rican rapper could be a great idea down the road. I would listen to "Make It Count" next if you want to get amped and ready to live a life with purpose and no regrets. Skrip reminds people that he will have more of Christ, less of anything else.
Being a "Hip Hop Head," I am grateful for the head-nodder "God Level," topped with cutting and scratching. Skrip claims to be on a different level, especially because of the God he serves. His home Chicago gets some love on "My City (Chi-City)," while old school gamers will definitely feel a sense of nostalgia with keyboards reminiscent of theme music from video games of the 80s and 90s.
I love the vulnerability and honesty with songs like "Take My Fears" and "F@ke Friends." The former is more of a song of gratitude to God, showcasing Skrip's vocal chops. The music to "OML" is creatively deceptive. It has the trap beat going in one tempo, topped with a marimba going on a different tempo that would flow well with Justin Bieber's "Sorry."
The Bottom Line: Skrip is like a locomotive that is unstoppable until it is truly time to stop. That will not be any time soon. Exposition is dope!
Songs to Download Now:
"Make It Count" (Get it on iTunes here.)
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