Week 15
26/09/22 Boldy James & The Alchemist - Bo Jackson It's been a fairly slow month in terms of music, so there is a couple of older records that I will be reviewing in this edition. I'm happy to kick it off with arguably my favourite rapper right now: Boldy James. 'Bo Jackson' is Boldy's second collaborative album with The Alchemist, who is creeping up the list of my favourite producers. These two are a match made in heaven, with this album exemplifying that even more than their excellent debut collab: 'The Price Of Tea In China'. Al's signature production merges seamlessly with Boldy's often laid-back flow. Al employs the slight distortion in the snare, mixing that with a beautiful - low bpm - piano or guitar riff to produce beats that sound like no other. Beats with a distinct sound yet just enough variation for each to hit in a different way. To be cynical, some of the more subpar songs on this record are a result of the beat not standing out eno...