Gift of Gab, 'Escape 2 Mars' (Cornerstone Ras)
Blackalicious MC stays begrudgingly grounded.
By Mosi Reeves 10.28.09 2:51 PM
Five years after his solo debut, 4th Dimensional Rocketships Going Up, Gift of Gab returns to spaceā¦sort of. The Bay Area MC imagines playing intergalactic hooky, but admits on "Lightyears" that it's "just a dream, just a surface." Meanwhile, Earth is plagued with "Electric Waterfalls," and he despairingly observes "Richman, Poorman" games. So, backed by melancholic, electronic-tinged production from Dnae Beats, Gab fashions inspired stories out of loquacious speed-raps, ruminating over humanity's foibles. It may not be transporting, but it's still impressively empathetic.












great album.. dnae's sound is refreshing!!! great colab with them 2
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