Fes Taylor's latest album, Rick James, is a solid addition to his discography. The Staten Island rapper showcases his lyrical prowess and versatility on this project, which pays tribute to the late funk icon Rick James.
The album opens with "Super Freak," a catchy and energetic track that sets the tone for the rest of the project. Fes Taylor's flow is smooth and confident, and he effortlessly rides the beat with his clever wordplay and witty punchlines.
Throughout the album, Fes Taylor explores various themes, from his come-up in the rap game to his struggles with love and relationships. He also pays homage to other hip-hop legends, including Nas and Wu-Tang Clan.
The production on Rick James is top-notch, with beats that range from soulful and jazzy to hard-hitting and gritty. Fes Taylor's collaborators, including producers Falling Down and J-Love, help to create a cohesive and engaging listening experience.
Fes Taylor is a young veteran in the Hip-Hop game, having been part of the Shaolin Soliders way back in the day with King Just up to now, when he is still a very current, relevant Rap artist as well as a blog favorite. Back in 2009 his debut album was released on Chambermusik Records, as presented by Wu-Tang Clan member Inspectah Deck. Since then he has been releasing several street albums, collabos, as well as solo albums featuring various Wu-Tang Killa Beez and Staten island artists respectively. He even formed his own massive crew called Staten All-Stars, featuring much of the up and coming talent on the island of "Shaolin". This outing is his latest street tape and features the likes of Staten Island strong holders Stumik, Lota Nerv, Dini Dolla, Jonny Lee, Inf Black, Franchise Frenchy, T-Bird, King Just, & Splash Life Dolls. Producers include Falling Down, Cee the Architek, Pee Dub, Big Earth, RNS, Coasta, Stylez tha Shadow Figure.
Rick James is a strong release from Fes Taylor that showcases his talent as a rapper and his deep appreciation for hip-hop and funk music. Fans of classic rap and funk will enjoy this album, as will anyone who appreciates well-crafted rhymes and beats.