The Underground is a track that immediately hits listeners with a complex lyrical flow, matched with a production that links together the mid-oughts New York sound with just enough J. Dilla and Dr. Dre to keep things interesting. KenWord’s style allows for hard-hitting bars all while an erudite word choice separates KenWord from the rest of the pack. The flute sample provides highlighting to the lyrics on The Underground; the narrative weaved here separates the rapper from the legion of punchline rappers currently out there. A strong ending with tattoo the track deep into the psyche of anyone listening in.
KenWord – The Underground Single Review / 2016 / https://www.facebook.com/KenWord-457814271089481/ / https://twitter.com/kennythompson1
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