Pace Myself prepares you for everything you are about to experience from this album. Being an avid listener of Rapsody’s sophomore digital drop Thank H.E.R. Now; I had no doubt, For Everything was going to deliver the goods.
The Autobiography of M.E. blends in with a similar feel as Pace Myself. Rapsody simply rips it with lyrical fusion as she takes you through her life journey.
A Crush Groove is one word: HOT! The joint is Hip-Hop at its finest as Rapsody spits her love of an ole school homie, lover, friend; but I also get the hint that in some instances she’s talking about the love of Hip-Hop. The song has a Bahamadia feel as well. I love the filters on the track and the vocals.
The Woman’s Work is another banger with a cleverly chopped up sample of Maxwell’s version. I like the way 9th drops in and out the drums. Rapsody’s flow polishes this gem.
I’m loving the hook in the title track For Everthing. This joint feels like a Part 2 to Track 2.
Aint Worthy covers the ‘haters’ of the game. I notice a not so pleasant effect on the 1st verse, and then it drops off on her 2nd verse. While this one is my least favorite, both Rapsody and GQ do a good job over the scratches and robust knock of the track.
4:20 pm ”They want something they can roll up…light it up!” Rapsody spits a masterpiece over an infectious track making it known that she doesn’t ‘light it up.’
Jamla Girls/Jamla Boys is a fun track with a looped out sample of Aaliyah’s Rock the Boat. I would have loved to hear 9th flip this one out a bit more; but I get it and Rapsody finesses it.
ABC/Guilty As she welcomes producer Eric G to North Carolina, she says: “We gotta turn the blue light on for this one!” Rapsody spits through the letters of the alphabet acknowledging how each letter relates to the drama and influences of her rap lifestyle. If you’re looking for the Guilty in this song, stick around until around the 3-minute mark as the lyrical assassinstress murders the track rapping about a guilt of love in a relationship of insecurities.
A Cold Winter reminds me of a back in the day joint as Rapsody and Freeway saturates the track with braggadocios lyrics.
All Black Everything is an expressive feel-good sort of ‘anthem’ type of sweetness as Rapsody layers on the icing.
Live It Up I love the slight delay in the feel of the track. Rapsody and the crooner Bluu Suede places signatures on this track making it another favorite.
Rock The Bells featuring Kendrick Lamar is a nonstop percussion-ish infused cypher type song. Both emcees fires up the mic on this one. It abruptly cuts off at the end leaving you wanting more and I think I like that.
Dear Friends Rapsody shouts out several industry emcee greats and those that have influenced her rap career.
For Everything is a cohesive piece of work. The track-list is in perfect head-nodding order and a consistent aural illustration of Rapsody and the Jamla organization. For Everything is a refreshing sonic rebirth of a culture that never died; but took a back seat until now. There’s no hit or miss on the production by the Soul Council as every track resonates timeless treasures. While I enjoy and listen to various types of Hip-Hop and have for years; we all know the N word has its commonplace and I find this album inclusive. Personally, I challenge any f/emcee to omit and or minimize the redundancy of the use of the word. Would it change the culture of Hip-Hop? I don’t know, but hey, show me! While For Everything feels like a Rapsody Autobiography; it is definitely going to wake up the likes of other emcees who are still unwrapping the bubble-gum packages. The industry needs some of this in our lives. I want to nickname Rapsody with ‘Rap’ for short ‘cause mama blesses the word and takes its meaning to a whole other plateau.
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For Everything – Rapsody
Executive Producers: Rapsody & 9th Wonder for The Black Jedi
All tracks Overseen by the Soul Council (9th Wonder, Khrysis, E.Jones, Fatin, Ka$h, Eric G., Amp)
All tracks mixed by Khrysis at Brightlady Studios, Raleigh, NC
A&R Direction-The Universal Zulu Nation and Culture Over Everything, Inc.
2011 Jamla Records
