Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip - Angles - Album
Me, listening to hip hop? Whatever next?
Actually, it’s not totally unheard of and I’ve always got time for a UK Hip Hop artist or two. Young Scroobius Pip and his friend Dan Le Sac, both hailing from deepest darkest Essex are no exception to this rule.
I’m quite enjoying Angles. Lyrically I would say it is possibly even a masterpiece, dealing with pretty deep subject matter in a very easy to digest manner. Hip Hop has struggled to keep it real for a few years now but this album brings it right back to ground level again with what sounds like real personal experiences and woes. It’s not all bad news and depression though. There are some parts of this album that are just lighthearted and fun.
The production, I would say is a little variable. It swings violently between completely uninspired and absolute genius. Fortunately the lyrics manage to pull the recording through the bad stuff and you still end up with a very good record.
If you like UK Hip Hop, this album should be a part of your collection and for any aspiring artists it should be a point of reference.
Fo Real.
