Ah ok! Wasn't aware of Messo so that's cool but Owen aka MinjNinj Owen? He a backpacker
Yeah, very brave and fascinating that doesn't go heavy into deepthroat preachy territory with its message. I just love the production work on this album. Album feels real chill and laid back. Love the wordplay (Blacker the berry got-damn!) and change in flows throughout the album. Weirdest thing is that I'm not a fan of ALL the different flows like the one in "U" - it sounds bad - but within context I understand why the flow is like that. It's not some "gimmicky" shit to see if it fits. "Dick ain't freee" stood out as awkward similar to "Backseat Freestyle" when I first heard it but the jazzy music makes me think like it's some kinda jazz cafe/bar with poem recital nights. I get that "Speak your mind. Let it all out!" vibe. I like that track!
Didn't instantly fall in love with the album on first listen mostly because it wasn't what I was expecting. Couple of days listening to it now and it's slowly moulding together and I'm feeling it
Same thing happened with GKMC, I picked up Section 80 at the same time and ended listening to it more than GKMC. Section 80 was definitely more accessible. It wasn't until I got bored of Section 80 that I properly started listening, understanding and appreciated GKMC. TPAB takes time to settle ha! Really transforms into something pretty the more you listen to it.
What Nas were you listening to? Definitely think both early Nas and Kendrick are on the same level.