Rapper Big Pooh - Rapper's Delight

Taking me completely by surprise and flying totally under the radar is the new release from our favorite plump, J League emcee; Rapper Big Pooh. Pooh's last effort the Little Brother group project "Get Back" that was released close to a year ago and was insanely good, despite my huge disdain for Phonte and Pooh leaving 9th Wonder behind as the in-house and main producer in the group. "Get Back" proved that The duo was capable of making an album without 9th's genius yet overpowering soul back drops, but rather with the help of an array of talented producers. Pooh aims to do the same for his new solo project entitled "Rapper's Delight" that I am bringing you today. This is the free download version of "Rapper's Delight" that's available on hallofjustus.com, so don't tear my fucking head off for putting it up. Also if you want the official version look for it around the beginning of November I guess.

"Rapper's Delight" picks up right where "Get Back" and Pooh's "Sleepers" albums left off. Providing the listener with lots of rich samples reworked to perfection with Pooh's light hearted, yet introspective and creative lyrics layered over the top. Fans of the rougher stuff might be wise to steer clear however, most of "Rapper's Delight" falls under the category I so lovingly refer to as "life-hop". Pooh is genuine and that shines through. It's a big part of the reason why so many flock to his projects. The brutha keeps it real and doesen't pretend to be something he's not. He's a college drop-out from North Carolina that loves to eat and loves simple things like new clothes and good hip-hop music just like the rest of us. Songs like "Regular Nigga", "Dumb It Down", and "Crazy" really sieze Pooh's best qualities as an emcee; honesty, relatablity and flow, which all resonate through these tracks and give you a much needed break from the guest-feature-a-thon that this tape somewhat is. The enormous amount of guest spots isn't all bad...Talib Kweli, Quan and Roscoe Umali prove that Pooh can successfully go outside of his ever-present Justus League collabo's and work with other highly touted artist's.

The production on "Rapper's Delight" is sensational, largely in part due to Pooh grabbing tracks produced by the likes of Interscope in-houser's Illmind and Focus, VA's finest Nottz, 9th Wonder impressionist Khrysis and of course the D's all-time best....J Dilla. If good tunes are all you seek, this will definitely be a great find for you. Khrysis pulls the majority of the load with only 4 tracks, so it's all pretty evenly spread out. There are a few new names on here contrbuting...nothing really ear catching in that department.

All in all for a free download this is something that you should not hesitate whatsoever to grab. Pooh's material is still as engaging as ever and his ear for production while slightly shifting, for the most part is still fully intact as well. I for one can't wait for the official version to drop in November, which will feature additional guest spots, among which will include Pooh teaming back up once again with his old friend 9th Wonder.

-BIG D O




01 Rapper’s Delight f. Chaundon (prod. Nottz)
02 Reality Check f. Big Dho, D. Black & Mykestro (prod. Khrysis)
03 Respect It f. Illa J & Bishop Lamont (prod. J. Dilla)
04 Hands Up f. Chaundon & Roc C (prod. Khrysis)
05 Text Me (Tha Bizness Alllstar Remix) w/ Talib Kweli, Parker Brothaz & Naledge (prod. Tha Bizness)
06 Oh Yeah f. Roscoe Umali & Stylistic Jones (prod. Focus…)
07 Roll Call f. Jozeemo, Chaundon & Joe Scudda (prod. The Co-Op)
08 Dusty f. O-Dash (prod. Nick Speed)
09 Crazy (prod. Khrysis)
10 Geez Like Deez f. Quan (prod. Illmind)
11 Regular Nigga w/ Ab Soul
12 Plastic Cups f. Chaundon & Joe Scudda (prod. J. Dilla)
13 Money f. Frank (of Frank-N-Dank) & O-Dash (prod. Young RJ)
14 Dumb It Down
15 On The Real f. E. Ness & Jozeemo (prod. Khrysis)

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