Typical Cats

Three MCs with sharp pens and a clear understanding of what makes a rap record actually work. The production is dusty and understated — chopped loops, minimal drums, plenty of room for the verses to breathe. Denizen Kane, Qwel, and Vakill each bring a different energy and the contrast keeps the album moving. Chicago underground rap at a high-water mark.

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