Abstract Rude - A Coat Of Gold P.a.i.n.t.

Ever since the days when he was runnin' with Abstract Tribe Unique and Freestyle Fellowship, Abstract Rude has long been one of the most innovative, complex, creative and for the lack of a better word, abstractly brilliant lyicist's/performers in L.A. and the world over. Able to wield many styles, flows and subject matters around like an underground Hip-Hop tsunami, Ab Rude takes no breaks and his relentless touring and releases have given Heads from far and wide many a reason to cheer him on and support his status as an authentic resident in the house of un-sung underground champions. After brief stints on Battle Axe, Grand Royal, Basement, Mass Men and Decon Records Ab has now landed on the Rhymesayers imprint and last year gave all of us one of the truly iller mixtapes we've had in awhile from him or anyone else for that matter....

It was through his touring with fellow Rhymesayers label mates Atmosphere and Brother Ali that Ab put into circulation "A Coat Of Gold P.a.i.n.t."; a magnificent mixtape effort that was sold in anticipation for Ab's upcoming album that was to be fully produced by Seattle production legend Vitamin D and titled *"Dear Abbey"*. For this joint Rude linked back up with his ATU DJ, Drez and DJ Artistic for mixing duties, which they provide so in a very up to par manner. Showcasing Ab in familiar spaces, this mix features a ton of his best material, ill guest spots, hard to find remixes and a host of great producers lending their beats. Of course my fav. two joints are the ones that Vitamin D produced, "Hip-Hop Ride" and "Fourth Quarter"...man, D just sounds like a highly advanced Jake One to me, I can def. hear where Jake got a lot of his influences from when I bump Vitamin D. At any rate, everything on the front and back end of "A Coat Of Gold P.a.i.n.t." is pretty sharp, if your new to Rude than you won't even mind that there's a handful of tracks from his 2001 album "P.A.I.N.T." on here.....enjoy people!

-BIG D O



*For those that still wanna get up on Ab's new album with Vitamin D, have no fear even though the "Dear Abbey" title was scrapped in 2008, this year D and Ab are set to release their newly titled "Rejuvenation" album on Rhymesayers Entertainment sometime in 09'....look for that kids!








01 - He’s bad
02 - Hip Hop Ride
03 - Fourth Quarter feat. Vitamin D
04 - This is my DJ drop
05 - Yep! feat. DJ Drez (p.a.i.n.t)
06 - Smoking in Here w.(code name scorpion)
07 - Stop Biting (p.a.i.n.t)
08 - Mike, Arron and Eddit w.Myka Nyne & Aceyalone
09 - LA Styles Back (south centra thynk taynk)
10 - Mass Men Baby (moonbaby remix)
11 - Worth It (with voices)
12 - All Day (showtyme!)
13 - Coolin’ (showtyme!)
14 - Waiting for my Ruca w.Awol One and Josh Fischel (sublime tribute)
15 - Frisbee feat.Slug, Eyedea, Busdriver, LMNO, OMD and DJ Rhettmatic (p.a.i.n.t)
16 - Flow and Tell feat.Awol One, 2Mex and Busdriver (p.a.i.n.t)
17 - Life Goes On w.Pigeon John and DJ Rhettmatic
18 - Girls w.Busdriver and Daedulus
19 - She’s Always Right feat.Moka Only (p.a.i.n.t)
20 - Hi Mom -prayer4worldpeace- (kero remix)
21 - Dawning of the A.G.E feat.The Grouch and Eligh (p.a.i.n.t)

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