Illecism - 4DB (FORDAHBOY!)
Illecism – 4DB (FORDAHBOY!)
If you don't know who Illecism is, then you'd seriously better pay attention NOW. The Natomas, California native has been flying relatively low on the radar in terms of blog and overall hype, but has more bars than 95% of hip-hop. His first offering, 'Have a Refreshment: Volume 1', was an introduction to a talented young lyricist, and this second work, '4DB' shows incredible growth. Instead of cursing, there is crazy wordplay. Instead of sneaker raps and talk of mindless sex, there's flow diversity. Illy doesn't ever sound like he's struggling to find his sound or like he's trying too hard to drop lines. His craft is so effortless that you can't help but be drawn into his rhymes. What makes the mixtape even better is the fact that he talks about his struggles as an MC and other topics that a 20 year old black male would encounter. Me writing about the tape doesn't even do the man justice. You have to listen for yourself. Check the download, the tracklist, #dopetracks, loosies and a random freestyle I just found. Illecism is another one to watch out for in 2010. Make sure you're not the last one...
Tracklist:
1. 4DB
2. BARbarian (feat. Nicatyne & JoEL) (Produced by Nicatyne)
3. Bang Bros! (Produced by Nicatyne)
4. Introducing: The Real Carlton Banks
5. Day N Nite Freestyle
6. Norfside Doo Wop [Skit]
7. F.H.O.D. (feat. Nicatyne) (Produced by Nicatyne)
8. Cheese Louise (Shoebox) (Produced by Nicatyne)
9. Liu Kang (Produced by Me Gusta)
10. Illecism’s Creed (Produced by Lee Bannon)
11. Crash Course (Produced by Me Gusta)
12. Smoke N Ride (feat. Anca) (Produced by Nicatyne)
13. I Got Grapes Freestyle
14. Pornstar (Produced by Nicatyne)
15. Touchdown (Me Gusta Freestyle)
16. On Citas (Produced by Will Swagger)
17. Chick Please (BONUS)
18. Illecism x Carlton Banks Freestyle (BONUS)
19. The Freshman (Illecism’s First Song) (BONUS)
#dopetracks:
4DB
Cheese Louise (Shoebox)
Liu Kang
Porn Star
I Got Grapes Freestyle
On Citas
Loosies:
Illecism - Bang Bros
Illecism – Escupida Hueco
Illecism – Bon Appetit