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The Humdinger

Nappy Roots

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Nappy Roots-The Humdinger

Missing from the game for 5 years, country rap group Nappy Roots is finally back. After having successful releases with Atlantic, each member dropped individual albums. They are back as a quintet, as R. Prophet left to pursue a solo career. Beads & Braids: Sol Messiah's smooth piano laced production is extremely feel good. Each member brings their different styles of Kentucky to the table and the track flows well. A solid track that is well done. 4/5 On My Way To GA: Decent production that has a soulful feel to it, as guitars jam and a feel good hook celebrates heading back to Georgia. Another solid track that has a nice country feel to it, as each member heads for a new place to forget the past. 3.5/5 Pole Position: Although the track is another one for the strippers, it works well because of its production. It proves that it doesn't have to be strictly club production, instead a soulful string production and countrified hook by Slick & Rose makes the track true to their roots. While the lyrics are typical, its a decent track. 3/5 Flex: Bass heavy production, this track is about having the ladies flex their bodies. Its a club banger that sadly is a skipper. Production is too off kilter and the hook is uncreative, with cliched lyrics to fit. 1.5/5 Swerve And Lean: Grimy horns and piano slowly ride out, while the boys pay a homage to their whips. The track isn't bad, decent. 3/5 Good Day: Big Al's bouncy piano production and children sung hook gives a nice feel good vibe for "Good Day". The beat is similar and pretty much the one on Snoop Dogg's "Deez Hollywood Nights". Its a decent track but can be repetitive at times, as well as a little sparse, production wise. 3.5/5 Down 'N Out: The group gets introspective on this one, speaking about being down in the dumps. Big Block's production is fitting and the hook by Anthony Hamilton is a beautiful addition. They speak on gas prices, being broke and the hard times, well done. 4/5 Tinted Up: Interesting production here, as a repetitive electronic flute plays a loop. The beat hits hard, as the boys continue to spit about riding in their whips and all "tinted up". Decent banger here, but the loop can be a bit much after too long. 3/5 Fresh: Some southern crunk here, as a menacing production of horns and haunting pianos make sure you understand they're fresh. Hard hitting club banger that fairs off a lot better than "Flex". 3/5 Kalifornia Dreamin': Slick & Rose are back to sing on the hook, as Sol Messiah brings some smooth riding production of acoustic guitars and light drum pattern. Nappy speaks on how they're riding out their problems and deliver an uplifting track here of hope, as well as being an ode to the Mary Jane. Song works well, very nice to ride out to. 3.5/5 Who Got It???: Interesting production that is a little claustraphobic with everything that goes on in the beat. One for the smokers, as the boys speak on their favorite choice of drug and instructions on how to use it. Decent track. 2.5/5 No Static: Another smooth Sol Messiah production that has a real nice vibe. Real soothing track here that speaks on too much of anything can turn bad. Each member sounds on point and delivers some solid lines. 4/5 Don't Stop: James "Groove" Chambers provides some keyboard keys and drum pattern, as the boys "don't stop, keep comin with the rhythm". Another solid track about not stopping and continuing to make music, while reflecting on their country style. One of the boys spits "snatchin you out a car, I got a M16 full of 16 bars". 3.5/5 Panic Room: Chipmunk voice starts things off, as they finally get into this uptempo track with some crazy hi hats. A decent track, a little odd though. 3/5 Small Town: A real nice finish here, as each member spits about going to a small town. They don't hate the big towns, but they want to go back to their small town to reside. Nice production that glides nicely, as each member gets deep about just relaxing and enjoying their country life. The image painted by this track is real nice, as they let you into their country living. 4.5/5 What is so great about this release is that they haven't changed anything. Despite losing a member, they continue to be who they are and true to their style. Unlike so many other artists who are dumbing down their work to appeal to others and get success, Nappy Roots give you their countrified tales of life and interesting concepts throughout. The production on the album also has to be applauded for its smooth ride throughout the disc. They attempt to deliver some club cuts with "Flex" and "Fresh", the latter being the better of the two, but the album is mainly enjoyable country cuts like "Beads & Braids", "On My Way To GA", "Down 'N Out" and "Small Town". While there isn't a standout single (like how many albums are built on), the whole album is filled with relaxing and chilled country rap that has lyrics to go with it. While they aren't extremely lyrical, their country flows and lyrical ability are able to fit the smooth productions and create vivid visions of country life. A true to their style disc that is a welcomed release for Nappy fans and southern ones alike. Rating: 7.5 out of 10

Strong comeback, but lacking something

This album has some great original songs. My favorites are beads&braids, On my way to ga, no static, and small town. Classic Nappy roots laid back kickin it music. A couple of the more upbeat "club songs" come off as a little stale to me, but I'm sure others will think the opposite

haha, awesome

pole position is sweet

Biography

Formed: 1995 in Bowling Green, KY

Genre: Hip Hop/Rap

Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s

Country and proud of it, Nappy Roots formed in 1995 around a sextet of students attending Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. Four members of the group were Kentucky natives (Skinny DeVille, B. Stille, Ron Clutch, and Big V), bolstered by a pair of Oakland-born transplants (R. Prophet and Milledgeville). Nappy Roots began making music together at a local record shop-cum-studio named ET's Music, and released their full-length debut, Country Fried Cess, in 1998. Drawn to the group's distinctive...
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