For plenty of aspiring New York MCs, that one ‘big break’ has always been a hot minute away. While artists like Papoose, Joell Ortiz, Red Café and Maino have teetered on the break of super-stardom; all four remain in the abyss that is the current music industry. Although he doesn’t want to join his fellow natives in that same spot, rapper A-Pinks has committed to a life on the grind. A choice that he hopes will pay off with his dream job fulfilled. Already featured previously on DJBooth, as well as every major Urban publication on the Internet, Pinks is ready to say “Hello.” With the help of fellow MC, Big Lou, and production work from Matheo Productions, A-Pinks makes it clear he won’t settle from anything less than success.
The orchestra and dramatic production sounds like something J.R. would do. A-Pinks spits with emotion which a lot of MCs lack these days. Lyrical content is surprisingly solid, but there isn't a bar that makes you say "wow."
I can't believe I never heard of this guy before; but I heard of all the other guys you named. I am usually up on my people too (listen to mixtapes like crazy). he doesn't sound bad at all. I'll put this in rotation. It isn't anything special either though...
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