The recent collaboration between Ro Blvd and rap duo U-N-I really surprised me. I didn’t know much about U-N-I’s, but I knew Ro Blvd would come hard with those top notch backpack rap sounds. After listening to this album a few times U-N-I seem like a mix between Cool Kids and Lupe which definitely makes for a tight sound. The album name A Love Supreme comes from the 1965 jazz record by John Coltrane. The original album is actually one of the most critically acclaimed jazz albums of all time. Considering the long history of jazz that is no easy accomplishment. To name your album after something so highly praised you need to come with your A-game. Ro holds up his end on the production tip, but U-N-I let up a bit lyrically at points, namely on Voltron and Stylin. There were a few concept tracks on here that really grew on me after a few listens: Pulp Fiction Part 1 where U-N-I put their own twist on the Quentin Tarintino classic and Halftime a slowed-down, deep rap ballad exposing some of the dramatic low points in their lives. Overall, this was a great album filled with amazing, dynamic production from Ro and original, substance-rich lyrics from U-N-I. Again, there is no point of posting the standouts because I would basically be listing the entire tracklist. This another project I hope all you guys pick up, 4.25/5.
01 My Life
02 Windows
03 Supreme
04 Hollywood Hiatus
05 Lately
06 Pulp Fiction Part 1 f. Fashawn
07 The Grudge
08 Voltron
09 Stylin
10 Hammertime
11 Calendar Girls
12 Lauren London
13 Black Sky
14 Halftime
15 A Love Supreme
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i totally second that review, and i should probably search more, but how do you compare this release to early morning or laffy taffy albums?
ReplyDeleteI think they are comparable, but the clear lows from U-N-I stop it from making more of a contest. There is just something about those two other CD's that never gets old to me, maybe it's Freespeech not sure though. Thanks for stopping by.
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