The Punchline Academy is hot on the block! This collective movement from The Bronx, New York is the brainchild of Da Inphamus Amadeuz, a versatile talent who does everything from producing to hosting on SiriusXM. A modern hip-hop mogul, he has brought together a group that mixes the golden age of hip-hop with the fresh, evolving modern scene. The best of both worlds come together on the Academy's debut album, produced entirely by Amadeuz himself. This record is a salty lesson in hip-hop.
Onyx and Ricky Bats kick off the album with a five-minute freestyle as intense as a game of lyric sparring. Onyx leaves his co-starrer in the shade with a raw flow over a horn-heavy boom bap beat. Then we have "Delay the Drama" by Styles P and Blazin, a powerful single that calls for embracing the real.
"The jungle" is not just any track, featuring artists like Blazin, Kiko Medina, Rah tha Ruler and others. These scions take the stage in 3.5 minutes and let their punchline skills shine. Meanwhile, Amber Simone and Tahmell take you on a peerless jazzy boom bap trip with "Another Day," giving you a glimpse into their daily lives.
Then there's G. Dep with "Can't Do Nothing Right." This man shows he's still a boss lyrically, despite some drama surrounding the infamous Puff Daddy and his fashion kingdom. The tracks are continuously propped up by masterful bass and beats - no salt shortage here, folks!
Rah tha Ruler gets his shine moment on "ICU" and Kiko Medina and Tahmell reunite on "Dope Spot" where they let it be known that they won't let the streets down. Da Inphamus Amadeus himself once again shows on "Keeping the Culture" that he is an MC of note. The track "Character" by Rah tha Ruler, SOS Bishop and Spittin Image lends that unmistakable real talk about pressure and stress. And then there's "Air Traffic Control" by Canibus and Tahmell, the ultimate bragging track to show how fly they are. The album fiesta closes with "I Don't Like That" in which Blazin and co spout their dislikes on the beat.
Amadeuz is not only a creative mastermind up front, but also moves brilliantly as a puppet master behind the scenes of hip-hop culture. His show on SiriusXM's Shade 45 is the inspiration behind this swaggering, punchline-driven album release that is infusing the scene with new salt.
When asked about the score? 8 out of 10 heart rate-raising beats. The vibe is set, and The Punchline Academy proves that the future of boom bap is in good hands. Are you ready for the next chapter in their playbook? We are!
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