While love songs and gangsta rap will always have their places in hip hop, nothing gets heads nodding faster than a little good ol’ fashioned battle rap. Maybe it’s the catharsis of hearing lyricists artfully vent their anger, or the pleasant sense of awe in asking, “did that just happen?” after hearing a nail-in-the-coffin punchline? Detroit rapper Elzhi’s new single, Motown 25, is filled with so many clever jabs that it will take you at least four or five listens to fully appreciate the two verses. Royce Da 5’9”, never at a loss for heated words, is a welcome addition to the track. Black Milk, an up-and-coming producer for Elzhi’s group, Slum Village, handles the beat, weaving various Motown samples together over thick percussion. It all comes together as some timeless Motor City hip hop. Motown 25 appears on Elzhi’s first full-length solo album, The Preface.
I heard this song months ago. Royce just totally blacks out on this track. Don't get me wrong, Elzhi holds it down but Royce takes it. I will not neglect to give a shout to Black Milk who I feel is the best producer out right now. Black Milk comes with nothing but flames. This track is still hot.
I like Slum's music, so I'm familiar with Elzhi's music. Royce is making some fire ass tracks these days. I thought he was out the game, but he is really on his bs. If you've heard the " I'm me" track he has out, you'll see how he's been snappin all over tracks like a hit from 06. This beat isn't really doin it 4 me. But this is bout punchlines.
ROYCE! It's no surprise everyone's all over Royce here. The last track I heard him on was "I'm Me", and he was a f*ckin' monster on that. "‘Cause me and George Bush got a lot in common/We both got no sense, we love to go to war/
And we stay lookin’ for weapons of mass destruction"
First of all, let me start by saying I'm the biggest Classic Motown Head of all time! Now, BLACK MILK's production is freaking nuts! Slum have been beasts for a while and Elzhi by himself is going to be a treat. The samples are greaet and Elzhi and Royce's flow are intensified. Adolescent teenage girl listeners need not comment on this piff.
YEP... Elzhi and Royce both handle their business, and credit to Black MILK for a crazy ass beat. A side note for 'WOW:)', the least you can do is provide us a reason for not likin this joint...
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