First Brick is the long awaited return of critically acclaimed emcee Rasheed Chappell. His debut LP “Future Before Nostalgia” was heralded as a classic by many in the indie Hip Hop scene. On First Brick Rasheed pairs once again with legendary producer Kenny Dope to provide the canvas for his vivid wordplay.
It’s been 7 years since Rasheed’s last release and First Brick serves as a reminder and reintroduction. It reminds those already familiar with Rasheed why he is held in such high regards by luminaries such as O.C., Lord Finesse, DJ Eclipse, DJ Scratch & DJ Clark Kent to name a few. It also serves as an introduction to those who may not be familiar with the work Rasheed had been putting down over the years.
Collaborating with the likes of Raheem DeVaughn, Apollo Brown, Diamond D and others has maintained his profile as an elite level rhyme sayer. First Brick provides an in-depth look into the mind and musings of Rasheed Chappell.
The title serves as a compass, leading the listener to the very beginnings of what made Rasheed the man he is. His crisp delivery and penchant for silver screen-esque lyricism is on full display on songs such as “101” and “ Shorty Rock Pt.1”.
The opening track “Breaking Ground” is a spoken word piece that informs the audience about the ride they’re about to embark on. All of life’s hardships and heroism are captured in his words. “Street Corner Shit” is a standout track that serves as an ode and cautionary tale to those that indulge in such recreation.
Unlike his debut LP, Rasheed isn’t the sole voice on this project. Enlisted are some of today’s truly exceptional rhyme spitters. CRIMEAPPLE and Daniel Son help paint a haunting picture on “Aiding & Abetting”. On the bar for bar banger “Kingsmen” Recognize Ali, Hus Kingpin, Napoleon Da Legend and Lil Fame of M.O.P. all pen precise poetic mayhem over a neck snapping Kenny Dope rhythm.
As the introduction of the album states, every building starts with a single break. As long as the foundation of Rasheed Chappell and Kenny Dope remain intact, expect nothing but good things.
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First Brick is the long awaited return of critically acclaimed emcee Rasheed Chappell. His debut LP “Future Before Nostalgia” was heralded as a classic by many in the indie Hip Hop scene. On First Brick Rasheed pairs once again with legendary producer Kenny Dope to provide the canvas for his vivid wordplay.
It’s been 7 years since Rasheed’s last release and First Brick serves as a reminder and reintroduction. It reminds those already familiar with Rasheed why he is held in such high regards by luminaries such as O.C., Lord Finesse, DJ Eclipse, DJ Scratch & DJ Clark Kent to name a few. It also serves as an introduction to those who may not be familiar with the work Rasheed had been putting down over the years.
Collaborating with the likes of Raheem DeVaughn, Apollo Brown, Diamond D and others has maintained his profile as an elite level rhyme sayer. First Brick provides an in-depth look into the mind and musings of Rasheed Chappell.
Includes unlimited streaming of First Brick
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lyrics
Yo that shit was crazy my nigga like
The nigga pulled up
Like it was like the wildest shit
Yo
A yo
Yo you going to the corner store yo get me a water my nigga
Yo that’s why your mother fat as fuck my nigga
Yo
Verse
I was standing outside when the gat went off
The nigga pulled up slow
And cracked the window
Plucked the dutch
And passed the indo
And waived to the God
Who was leaned on the building
The first warm night
We was outside building
When death in the air you can sometimes feel it
Not tonight it was calm and cool
Niggas cracking jokes like April Fool’s
Niggas outta jail like they home from school
The God been home
Bout a month and a week
Every time I see him
Got a blunt and his leaf
Work and his piece
Said he rather die than to starve in the street
So he jogged to the jeep
The windows smoked out
Was dark outside
Looked around for the narcs outside
The jeep double parked
In the parking lot
Like July the fourth
How the sparks rang outThe God tried to run
But his legs gave out
Nigga hopped out the whip
The he cocked back the fif’
Put the barrel on his lips
Blew the God’s flame out
And niggas running like roaches
Old ladies hanging out the window like vultures
Statute sculpture
The shooter just froze up
Dropped his gun
Came to and said hold up
Hold what
A nigga screamed as the shots rang
The car peeled off
Right before the cops came
The nigga running
Seen him hopping over benches
Knocking over strollers
Bumping into niggas
And right behind him
Was the shooter with his gun aimed
Turned around outta breath
With his hands raised
Don’t shoot
All we heard then bang bang
Wrong nigga
They shot the wrong nigga
Cops pulled up and popped the wrong nigga
Eyes open
He was gone before his body dropped
14
Life and times of a shorty rock
For real
credits
from First Brick,
track released September 14, 2018
Produced by Kenny Dope
supported by 23 fans who also own “Shorty Rock Pt.1”
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