Whilst the big debate on Fat Joe and his statements (on Math Hoffa’s Expert Opinion) about Hip-hop has divided sections of the internet, the universe has put together icons from different spheres in a collaboration.
Rhyme Assassin, M.O.P and Ruste Juxx, whom are all living legends have come together with a song titled “Run Em Up” to infuse boom bap and ubuntu. The collaboration is a rare episode of America meets Africa. Specifically Brooklyn, USA meets Harare, Zimbabwe.
At the end of the day, Hip-hop has made trememndous progress toward unifying people around the globe. These black brothers have decided to create value as a team. I urge you to support them.
For those who are new to rap, when we speak of M.O.P and Ruste Juxx we are rightfully glorifying Brooklyn icons who have stood the test of time and gone bar for bar with legends like Rockness Monster (Helter Skelter), Busta Rhymes, Kool G Rap, The Wu Tang clan and the list goes on. – Iron Sharpens iron.
They decided to ignore the trends and go with the real juice I grew on. That metaphoric braggadocio rap that amplifies your testestorone and gets you looking for a punching bag or treadmill. It’s work out music.
I can already imagine how the promised upcoming album is going to sound, which by the way Rhyme Assassin says will be titled, “Dedicated to Self”
The United Kingdom based, Zimbabwean emcee, Rhyme Assassin has apparently been on a spree to work the locks and collaborate with artists from the United States. Given that a few years ago Jadakiss gave an intro to one of his songs.
The investment in the video is a good look and it is an example of what Black Thought meant in his legendary Funk Flexx freestyle when he said, “I am a walking affirmation, that imagination
And focus and patience gets you closer to your aspiration”.
I had to quote someone from the roots because it is definitely a good look that he has featured emcees that had longevity in the artform like M.O.P and Juste Ruxx. More-so because of their obedience to the foundations of the cuture that was passed to us.
The only thing I would love to understand is why Uncle Rhymes as we know him in Zimbabwe would title the album “Dedicated to Self” yet many people spanning from Harare, Bulawayo, Masvingo will argue that he is one of the most selfless beings.
Having even sent them money from abroad in crisis.
Perhaps there is an angle to it.
For now click the link before to access the video (since youtube seems not be playing embeds from browsers).