Kinda been throwing myself into the writing for Mind Of Grime so not really looked at this much. Anyways, my other stuff has to be 100% Grime so gonna use this more for Hip Hop and other beats & pieces (see what I did there?!). Make sure you keep checking http://mindofgrime.com for my work, all my posts will have "MP" in the bottom corner.
So yeah, this was my first post for them - my review of P. Money & Blacks new mixtape;
Having enlisted the likes of Frisco, Kozzie, Big Narstie, Krept & Konan alongside beats from Teddy Music, S-X, Sukh Knight and Davinche to name but a few, Blacks & P don’t do things in half-measures. With such a stellar cast on board, some people may have questioned whether they could deliver? All I can say is that they’re far more reliable than Royal Mail. Dedicated fans will definitely be content with the outcome and with such a variety of sounds on display, they’re bound to gain new admirers.
The Royal-T produced “Boo You” is a throwback to the garage scene. Featuring Slickman, P and Blacks easily embrace the old school vibe of the track and genuinely prove the diversity of both the MCs and the project in its own right.
Whilst “Going To War” carries a dubstep-esque feel with a ridiculously catchy hook, “End Of Me” is an outright anthem; with P, Blacks and guest Frisco all dropping heavy bars. No essential grime release would be complete without a track from Davinche and as the mixtape winds on, we’re rewarded with “O’s & G’s”. Re-uniting with fellow OG Little Dee, the trio take turns to absolutely smash Davinche’s banger and to reiterate this collective’s lyrical ability and impact on today’s scene.
“Madness” featuring Lauren Mason & Jammer is an energy packed affair, with the dubstep/ dance elements taking the mixtape in yet another new direction. Listening to it, you could imagine people going nuts to it in the clubs and a genuine candidate for commercial success.
The penultimate track, “POW (Sounds and Gimmicks)” is a clever reworking of Lethal B/ Teddy Music’s recent smash. Following on from P’s original version on “Money Is Power”, the duo mimic grime scene stalwarts to great effect. Their take on Dizzee, Asher D and D Double E are spot on and the way in which the two imitate each other on the final bars only adds to strengthen the connection that P & Blacks develop as the project progresses.
“Blue”, the finale to the piece, is P. Money at his reflective best. An ode to his late OGz cohort N.E., he discusses how much he influenced his career and how he still struggles with the loss of a close friend. In comparison to the rest of the mixtape, to me this is the stand out track. This is not down to the more relaxed atmosphere musically but it is where P’s lyrics seem the most honest and heartfelt. A perfect conclusion to a real piece of art.
Whilst new P. Money material is always appreciated, admittedly I’ve never really been a big fan of Blacks. However after listening to this, I think I’m converted. Blacks’ gruff and brash delivery perfectly complements P. Money’s skippy flows. Couple that with a strong selection of beats from the scene’s production elite and “Blacks & P” becomes a cracking release and an important addition to your collection. Ultimately, at £4.49, what are you waiting for?!
Download right now from iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/blacks-and-p/id433447092
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