I first heard CRIMEAPPLE about 3 weeks ago and it caught my attention the same way that Action Bronson did with his track “Shiraz” around 10 years ago. It was that video that told me right then and there that Bronson would be a star. That flow was on point and the beat had an ill flute loop like the Jurassic 5 track “Jayou” which is one of my favs. Always been a sucker for the flute samples. Yeah, I know…. That’s a questionable line right there but f*ck it, I’m rolling with it.
Bronson opened me to rappers like Roc Marciano which I quickly latched onto and failed to loosen my grip since I can remember. The first Marci song I was on “76” and it was that sinister beat along with that kicked bac Roc flow that was so fresh. And you know what? Roc Marciano stays fresh with release after release.
Lately I’ve been feeling Navy Blue who I heard from his collabs with Earl. Navy Blue’s name seems to start poppin up more and more so it seems like he’s poised to blow with his laidback style. The latest ALC release has a fresh song with Earl and Navy that you shouldn’t sleep on. My dream collab is a full EP with ALC, Earl, Navy Blue, and Roc Marciano. That could be a whole separate Griselda type movement if you ask me.
Staying on that Alchemist tip, his latest production for Quelle Chris on “Iron Steel Samurai” is the 2021 heavy metal vibes rap I need to get me motivated for work. Quelle Chris has long been a rapper I know I’ve slept on and this track is an immediate reminder that I need to dive into his catalog today. By the way, what do you think ALC is getting per beat now? Or is he just doing a revenue share with all of the artists and coming up off of the limited edition releases? Regardless, ALC is hustling.
And are you all up on Wiardon? I’m not but based on that track “Ginobili” it’s apparent that the kid has some serious skills. Who is on the production on this? I need this instrumental in my life. Could listen to “Ginobili” on repeat over and over again. It’s that fresh.
But the reason why I brought you all here today through this rabbit hole is for CRIMEAPPLE. I heard the track “Carrington Event” off of his new album, YDFWC? and heard that delivery and knew it was game time. Only 12K streams on Spotify? What are y’all doing with your lives fam? Cmon…. CRIMEAPPLE is out here with that easy breath control rapping over a smooth soul beat from Buck Dudley and you’re still going to Rap Caviar to find what the hot sh*t is? Look no further. CRIME got that heat and it expands beyond his new album. Don’t sleep!!!