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Jul 07 2023
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Curren$y X Jermaine Dupri – For Motivational Use Only, Vol.1

One of the most interesting links ups of recent, when the legendary hitmaker Jermaine Dupri unites with the underground legend that is Curren$y

Curren$y has long established himself as a leader of the new school, true to himself, he’s managed to maintain an illustrious career of his own, having not only founded his jet life imprint but fathered an entire generation of independent artists in doing so. Jermaine Dupri on the other hand has been a Hip-Hop pioneer in the mainstream, creating superstars and providing everlasting hits, a true legend by definition, often overlooked when mentioning the top crop of ambassadors. as Atlanta currently reigns supreme, there is no denying his input as the original catalyst, so whilst the two could be considered at opposite sides of the spectrum, they share a common ground at the top of music’s hierarchy, making this intriguing collaboration more natural than we realised.

Today, the SoSoDef honcho might benefit more from aligning himself with the JetLife powerhouse, introduced by Spitta’s 2021 release Jermaine Dupri, an ode to the Atlanta legend inspired through his Bentley, it was only a matter of time for Curren$y’s loyal fanbase to catch JD’s attention.

Fast forward and the automobile aficionados bring us seven tracks of big baller energy. With two contrasting styles, JD doesn’t lack, off the rip, SoSoJets lets me know he’s aware of Curren$y’s sound and his production pedigree proves prominent, able to bring a southern bounce with the lead single Essence Fest, and Curren$y steers through effortlessly. The energy rubs off as JD leads Never Enough with a verse of his own, and Spitta sounds at home over the luxurious instrumental. A personal favourite, Off The Lot, the sample-driven production is more in Curren$y’s element, but just like a Dre beat, you can hear the level of craftsmanship that someone of Jermaine Dupri’s stature brings, with that 2 Chainz sample complimented with a solid Tity Boi verse. Half way in and Screens Fallin makes it evident that JD is having fun with this, and Spitta Andretti is ready for the occasion, theres a mutual respect and the organic progression between the two shows with Never Fall Off (featuring a standout T.I. verse). Fortune 500 closes this first instalment, and it’s been interesting to hear Spitta over such production, especially with fans used to his classics (with producers like The Alchemist and Harry Fraud). A rarity in itself, For Motivational Use Only, Vol.1 has a collectors edition feel, and definitely leaves room for more in the trophy cabinet.

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Mar 16 2017
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“Hit you wit’ that clothesline..like Luke Harper, and backstrap my plants with the Magna Carta” – Phaze What

Since Piff Gang’s breakthrough, the collective established a variety of waves, and not often credited for. Like some legendary myth, the group are on (I guess what could be described as) a hiatus, as fans hope for them to one day reunite. The members are still active within the scene, ranging from music and fashion. Bringing us to one of the standouts, who I would say is in somewhat of a transition as an artist, as he continues to record, and keep fans eager with the exclusive drops (such as this), with the anticipated follow up project to The Sweet Chin Movie and the Real Spit EP.

“One cheese, One sour, 2Pacs…I Get Around”

Definitely a “zoners”, best enjoyed with some plants, as Phaze What flows cool over some Trip-Hop production from New Machine. I say Trip-Hop, simply as that’s how it sounds feels. You wouldn’t often hear those sounds meshed together, and so crisp, the beat and synths separately sound like their from two different eras, yet they compliment together. New Machine is certainly on the up, as he cements his sound and brand, and you can hear why, providing Heartbeat’s laid-back vibe, on which Phaze What rhymes (what sounds) effortlessly.

“N**gaz hate me like I was Mugabe, real n**gaz love me like I’m Marcus Garvey”

Phaze What is underrated with the flows, similarly to Curren$y, and though the discography is not as vast, (much like Spitta) it is definitely varied. As much as I might want to hear something more upbeat, or for him to tackle a more relevant beat so that others can hear how good he actually is, with this release (amidst the previous), you realise, he has the ability to take you to his world, bring you into his zone. An artist, who pours charisma through clever raps, giving you different styles, all authentic.

Ahead of his time, you never know when the next project will drop, with a couple visuals to come too, so stay tuned to the wave.

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