New Hip Hop Release
The Architect presents Chopp Devize “Hip Hop Renaissance”

The album features guest appearances by legendary emcees and up and comers. Heavy hitters like, Tony Touch, Canibus, Rock (Heltah Skeltah), Planet Asia, Killah Priest (Wu-Tang), Spice 1, Doodlebug (Digable Planets), C-Rayz Walz, Pacewon (Outsidaz), M-Eighty, Urban Rose, DJ Immortal, and more.

Versatility, lyrics and the roots of Hip-Hop seep through Chopp Devize. This Florida based emcee displays extreme lyrical dexterity and passion while paying homage to all of the Hip Hop OG’s.

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C-Rayz does it again. Not to be redundant after this review, but I crave lyricists who provide lyrics that I don’t understand at first (El-P comes to mind as well). That is, as long as they make sense at some point. As listeners and fans, we should have to listen to hip hop artists many times to get their message.

I can understand 24″ rims, moving weight, and ladies in the club on a first listen. That is not hip hop to me. “Chorus Rhyme” is hip hop. You have to marinate on these lyrics. No complete understanding on the first listen here. But shit, isn’t that artistic talent at it’s finest? Take a look at all of the famous poets from over the years – are you telling me you understand their poems on a first read?? It is the moment that the poem, or hip hop song in this case, comes together and makes sense that is worth all of the journey as a fan. And shit, I am still trying to figure out some of the verses from C-Rayz’s “Limelight”!!!

And I can’t even remember how many times I have said that I wished hooks were banned in hip hop music. There have been so many times that I started listening to a track, thinking it is sick, and then some cheesy-ass hook comes in to ruin it. I still remember listening to “Triumph” from Wu-Tang back in the day when all of the emcees just rolled off of each other. It’s great to see this format back in hip hop today.

And on a final note, the production is great on this album. Parallel Thought takes care of that and it is a much more “clean” sound – similar to some of C-Rayz’s pre-Def Jux work. But make no mistake, this album is as Jukie as it comes.

Thanks for an accurate and honest review. Although it is rare for HHL to give out a 5-star classic rating, this album clearly deserves it. Peace.