What I listened with: Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
Editor Rating: 9/10
The Bottom Line: In an era with melodic sounds, mumble rap, Caribbean sounds, and Passionfruit; True lyricists get lost.
This is a future cult classic, and this could’ve been said even before the release. But, we have heard the album, and Joyner provides us with bars on top of bars on top of bars on top of storytelling. If, you’re a fan of Joyner Lucas you’re probably a Lupe Fiasco, Dizzy Wright, Logic, Joey Badass or any other rapper who puts lyricism above all else.
Joyner Lucas is building a bigger following every day by providing quality content, and making a hard push on social media. Today, the Worcester Mass. lyricist unleashes 508-507-2209, his debut major label LP. The new project checks in at a healthy 16 tracks,
and features appearances from Mystikal, Snoh Aalegra and Stefflon Don.
Executive-produced by Boi-1da, 508-507-2209 is a showcase of the sort of technical mastery that made Joyner into one of rap’s most exciting up-and-comers. He’s a guy that can float on any sort of instrumental, and tackle a wide array of subjects.
On “Ultrasound” he takes aim at all of his competition in the rap game, while “Just Like You” is a more exploratory track detailing the complications of enduring a childhood without good role models. If you liked his “Mask Off” freestyle, you’ll definitely be feeling his new album.
Joyner also comes through with a new visual for “Keep It 100,” which typifies the sorts of Eminem-esque storytelling he can do when he gets serious. The video—which was directed by Ben Proulx and Joyner himself—also tells an interesting tale, but we’ll let you check it out for yourself below—wouldn’t want to ruin the surprise
