Rating: 8/10
Favourite Tracks: To The Rescue, So Help Me God, Pastor Tigallo, Such Is Life, Sweet You, Find That Love Again
Least Favourite Track: Expensive Genes
On this review I will be reviewing the new 'Phonte' album which was released on the 2nd March 2018 4 months ago. It's the second studio album by 'Phonte' called "No News Is Good News'.
Phonte also known as 'Phonte Lyshod Coleman' is an American rapper formerly known in the Hip Hop group 'Little Brother' and one half of the duo 'The Foreign Exchange'. Phonte is from Greensboro, North Carolina. He's more of a Hip Hop and Contemporary R&B artist. Phonte has appeared on numerous records by other artists but he is often as a vocalist on some other artists work. He made an appearance on the track "Beats N Rhymes" from the producer 'Kev Brown's' album. Back in 2006 he was featured on DJ Shadow's album "The Outsider". Discussing more about the Hip Hop Group that he was back in the day 'Little Brother'. Phonte met the other members of 'Little Brother which they are called 'Rapper Big Pooh' and '9th Wonder'. They only released four studio albums at the time which I think they are an underrated Hip Hop group. They are an Alternative Hip Hop group. Discussing more about 'The Foreign Exchange' Phonte met the Dutch producer 'Nicolay' they were formed back in 2002. They are a R&B, Hip Hop, Electronica duo. They only released five studio albums. Discussing more about 'Phonte' discography he has released two studio albums. His debut studio album 'Charity Starts At Home' which I thought was a great album with collaboration featuring 'Sy Smith', 'Jeanne Jolly', 'Big K.R.I.T.' and many more. 7 years later he is back with a new album "No News Is Good News". After hearing his new album what did I think of it? I thought this was a great album I enjoyed it. Finally real Hip Hop is here in 2018. This is so much better than Mumble rap.
Moving on to my favourite tracks on the album starting with "To The Rescue" Great verses Phonte goes personal on this track. I liked the production on this track. "So Help Me God" a good track which I thought was good I like how the track changes at the end. "Pastor Tigallo" the production reminds me from an NBA 2K game it's a well produced track I love the female vocals on this track. "Such Is Life" Fantastic synthesizer sounds and piano as well great flows from Phonte. "Sweet You" Amazing production love the clapping part in the intro. Great flows. "Find That Love Again" featuring Eric Roberson It's kind of the 90s old school Hip Hop vibe Im loving it. My least favourite track on the album is "Expensive Genes" It's alright I guess not that bad.
Overall I thought this was a great Hip Hop album absolutely amazing. Defintley makes it to my Top 20 Best albums of 2018 list in December. I would listen to it again. I am giving this album an 8/10.
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