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1.1 Quiet Storm Interlude1.2 Bad To The Bone1.3 Nutty Bars1.4 Loosey In The Store With Pennies1.5 Good Times Are Hard To Come By These Days1.6 Droog's Anthem1.7 Gunsmoke Cologne1.8 U 471.9 You Know What Time It Is [Extended Version]1.10 Bye Outro1.11 Loosey In The Store With Pennies [Remix]1.12 On The News1.13 Boofanickoregs1.14 The 70's |
 | | Description: | New York rapper Your Old Droog's career got a jump-start with a case of mistaken identity. When Droog released a self-titled ten-song EP online in April of 2014, his raspy voice, effortless flow, and the throwback sound of his loop-heavy beats had some hip-hop fanatics convinced that "Your Old Droog" was simply an under-the-radar alias for rap superstar Nas. This speculation was aided by several nebulous references to Nas-related topics in the lyrics and production akin to DJ Premier's strongest work in the early '90s, all of which gave the scrappy but incredibly strong EP a decidedly swaggering East Coast feel that aspired to the lofty heights of Nas' 1994 breakthrough, Illmatic. These rumors were soon disproved as Your Old Droog made his presence known more publicly, gaining enough steam from his online tracks to eventually expand the EP into a self-titled debut full-length. Listening to the the jazzy piano loops of tracks like "Nutty Bars" or the breezy, muted samples of "U 47," it's easy to see why fans were willfully hopeful that Droog was a Nas alter ego. While he has his own lyrical approach, the throwback style of the production harks back to the hungry early-'90s days of New York hip-hop, with tracks like "You Know What Time It Is" riding truncated, spooky RZA-esque beats that would sound at home on any of the early releases by the family of Wu-Tang artists. "Good Times" is an especially bright spot, Droog laying out a storytelling rhyme scheme over nostalgic samples of far-off trumpet and acoustic guitar noodling. Your Old Droog's portraits of New York street life may sound cribbed from a different time, and the comparisons to Nas' rough rhymes and blissfully jagged beats are understandable, but a solid listen to this debut reveals there's more going on than an emulation of times gone by. Droog's affinity for beats with a '90s feel simply speaks to an appreciation for the classics, and his songs aim not to copy those keystones of hip-hop but to rework and update them with his own personal sense of finesse and humor.2015 YOD001 with digipack and bonus tracks."Your Old Droog" on CD is a standout hip-hop release from the acclaimed New York emcee Your Old Droog, presented here in physical form for discerning rap fans and collectors. Known for his razor-sharp lyricism, dry wit and classic East Coast sound, Droog crafts densely written verses over soulful, boom-bap-inspired production, resulting in a listening experience that rewards both casual enjoyment and careful attention. The CD format underscores the album's timeless feel, inviting you to sit with the tracks from start to finish and appreciate the nuances of wordplay, flow and mood.
Your Old Droog has built a strong reputation in the underground hip-hop scene through a series of well-regarded projects and numerous collaborations with respected peers. His work is frequently praised for its storytelling, intricate rhyme schemes and a style that nods to 90s New York rap while remaining firmly contemporary. Over the years he has earned a dedicated international fanbase and critical respect as one of the most skillful and consistent lyricists of his generation, often mentioned alongside other leading figures of modern underground hip-hop.
The CD is manufactured and released by FATBE - FAT BEATS, a label and brand with deep roots in independent hip-hop culture. Fat Beats is widely recognized as a crucial supporter of underground rap, known for championing quality over trends and helping bring some of the most important independent hip-hop releases to a wider audience. Their involvement signals a focus on strong curation, audiophile-worthy sound quality and a product aimed at true heads who still value physical media. For collectors of hip-hop CDs and fans of lyrically driven rap, this "Your Old Droog" disc is both a compelling listen and a meaningful artifact of contemporary boom-bap culture. | | | No. of tracks: |
14 |
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YOD001CD |
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