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As you may have noticed, I’ve not stopped singing this guy’s praises over the last 48 hours. This song was the catalyst of it all, and the video is another artistic triumph for Bishop.
Fittingly dark, the video does everything a lyrical track should: it follows the sombre storytelling lyrics, as opposed to trying to force out a seperate, additional theme. The cinematography is superb too, with the shaky, grainy camera adding a level of realism, developing the viewer’s connection with the video. All simple things, but combine to great effect here to enhance the audio.
Must-watch video, must-download audio. What more can you ask for? Maybe the entire album for free?
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Cannot wait to listen to this. Admittedly, my initial excitement for this was purely based on my immortal love for the film of the same name, but after catching two great drops from the album it warrants hype on its own merits.
I wholeheartedly recommend you catch up with the aformentioned releases here, as they’ll satisfy any hip-hop fan and definitely any music fan who enjoys great lyricism. Lamont is really coming into his own as an artist, and I genuinely hope this (free) album is a defining moment in Bishop’s career.
Bishop Lamont-The Shawshank Redemption/Angola 3
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Whilst the Bishop fans amongst us eagerly anticipate The Shawshank Redemption, he drops off this track set to be on that very mixtape. It’s a good track, boasts a Dr. Dre production, and has a great, alternative-style hook from The New Royales’ Liz Rodrigues.
I’m really beginning to appreciate Lamont as a lyricist. He tells a great story throughout, and has to be up there with the better storytelling rappers around today. Some fans may be put off after the first verse, which doesn’t seem as emotive as the previous drop, but the verses that follow are nothing short of brilliant. Bishop turns the track on its head, taking the track in a darker, more introspective direction that sets this apart as a gripping piece of hip-hop. It’s a testament to a rapper when he gives a beat two different feels (1st verse: generic, 2nd-3rd: dark and eerie) without any adjustments in the beat itself.
Bishop Lamont-Rain ft. Liz Rodrigues
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From Bishop’s upcoming project The Shawshank Redemption, this is a great bit of introspective hip-hop. Lamont isn’t really known for his ability to put together some hip-hop for the thinking man, but this will definitely change that perception.
This has some familiarities to a couple of the more thoughtful Stat Quo tracks (the phenomenal Deliver Me in particular) and has a sombre beat and hook that definitely evoke images of the film after which this project is named.
Also, how good is that artwork?! Really looking forward to this project, and definitely want to watch the film again right now!
Bishop Lamont-Hollow Eyes
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Haven’t had the time today to go through these sadly, but they’re 4 tracks that I anticipate will be worth checking out for sure. They all include artists that I appreciate, so be sure to give them a go.
Red Cafe-Money Money Money ft. Diddy and Fabolous
Mark Ronson-Lose It ft. Ghostface Killah
Jim Jones-Light Up Remix ft. Sen City and Sandman
Bishop Lamont-Get ‘Em Girl ft. Talib Kweli
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Couple of collabos here with some decent line-ups on them. Good to get some new music from Bishop Lamont, and the Lakers Anthem should make for pretty good listening too. Pretty tired right now, so forgive the ‘quick blast’.
Bishop Lamont-Blow Your Mind ft. Xzibit & Jelly Roll
DJ Felli Fel-Lakers Anthem 2010 ft. Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Ray J, Chino XL, Roscoe Umali & New Boyz
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Any hip-hop collaboration with John Mayer is always awesome, and this is certainly no exception to that rule.
Bishop Lamont brings some personal lyrics to this one, a marked change to his usual content, and it’s pretty good stuff. Nice stories told throughout, and definitely a good display of ability. John Mayer’s hook is awesome as you’d expect, and makes this track very good. One of the better songs I’ve heard recently, and one everyone really needs to check out.
Bishop Lamont-Gone ft. John Mayer
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I started the week with a collection of tracks and I’m doing the same as this week ends.
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