What happens when one of the best up and coming rappers in the country links with one of our legends?! Jordy has steadily been climbing to the forefront as one of the more prominent rappers in the country, though I was introduced through his appearances on the Filthy Fellas football show, which coincidently I first came across through Scorcher, fast forward in a full circle moment, the two collaborate on Know Me For Music.
Whilst responsible for the recent Grime resurgence, Scorcher has been one of the original hybrids who was able to effortlessly run through tempos and displayed just as much prowess in the rap realm, and this is no different. Jordy has been consistent, crafting out his own audience and organically developing his artistry, though I can’t say I’ve heard everything from him, the features with the likes of Louis Rei and freestyles that I have come across, he’s definitely one of the more talented no frills artists about, and along with Scorcher, doesn’t disappoint. Kicking off Good Measure with the hook and his distinct tone, he’s a true to himself artist and that’s evident with his verse, it’s wordplay with substance, which allows Scorcher to delve into that introspective space for the second verse. My personal favourite is the latter, Ain’t Settling For Less. This time Scorcher starts it off, with a verse that’s reminiscent of his Dear Diary days and though I hold Scorcher in high regard, Jordy steps up, including one of the hardest lines I’ve heard with, “A n***a sayin’ that he made me..that’s too jarring, cos If I bite the hand that feeds me, I’m self-harming”. Though there’s not much to dissect, the one complaint is that it’s only two tracks (Three on Jordy’s bandcamp), as their contrasting individual styles and content compliment each other and makes for an unexpectedly palatable pairing.
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