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Dee-1 - "Timeless" Album REVIEW


Gospel Hip-Hop isn't as popular as the good people of this world would like. To be honest, it's not POPULAR at all. Most Hip-Hop is more grimy and street themed. It's where rap was born. On the streets. Not to say that the RAP GENRE doesn't have room for lyricist, artist, hip-hop researcher and heavy hitting church tunes. This youngster mastered the formula and I'm hooked. Clear your mind and press play and let Dee-1 take you on a journey. 

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Dee-1
"Timeless" (10 Tracks)
Release date: May 1st, 2020  Length: 34:39

1. *It's My Turn/ Producer: Chris Rockaway
2. Found Tha One Ft. Kourtney Heart/ Producer: Roger Dickerson
3. *Blue/ Producer: Stephen Brown
4. *Really Feel This/ Producer: Kato Eric Antoine
5. *New Orleans Freestyle/ Producer: Jaymison Beverly
6. *Stranger/ Producer: Bass Heavy
7. That's Just How I Feel/ Producer: Courtney Buckley 
8. *Writer's Block/ Producer: Stephen Brown
9. OD on Life/ Producer: Jaymison Beverly
10. Only God Can Judge Me/ Producer: J Kits

In Bold: Favorite Tracks
With Asterisk: Rotation Songs in My Playlist

My Grade For Album (Rate: 1 Lowest and 5 Highest)
Beats: 4.5
Lyrical Content: 5
Album Structure/Theme: 5

Review:

I was in a live YouTube Hip-Hop review on 5/1/20 night and it was going so good, we went into 5/2/20. After reviewing the two albums planned, one of the Host decided to introduce us to new music. He played Dee-1's song "Blue". The comments woke up and sparked scores from 8-10. Ten being a Classic or Hot song. I gave it a ten. And then the Host hits us with the info that the artist is a gospel rapper. Our mouths dropped. 

 I woke up thinking about that song Blue. I opened up Tidal and listened to the album. Then I listened to his 2019 album. Then I listened to his debut 2008 album. Next thing I know, I'm researching this artist. I'm writing this blog. I'm doing a YouTube video. It's on! 

 He's from New Orleans. I can hear it in his voice, that's not news. I continued to search. BOOM, BOOM, BOOM (Westside Gunn Voice) This artist has a collaboration with MURS coming out soon. And for some reason, the artist puts this out first. Dee-1 must be a chess player. Good move student of Hip-Hop. 

 Who is this this guy down with? Who is his crew? Features? Wayne? Master P? Juvenile?

 Real name David Augustine Jr., this artist blessed the entire album with his lyrical greatness. This ex middle school teacher is equipped to hold down albums by himself or with others. I liked the 2019 "God & Girls" album too. So, go check out that and the rest of his past. He's here to stay. 

 The only feature on this album is a singer. I usually don't count singers unless they rap a couple of bars. Like how Nicki or Lauren do sometimes. Shout out to Kourtney Heart. Beautiful voice. Looking forward to hearing more from you. Actually, Kourtney has a new single out called "Vibrations". Released 05/01/2020.

 Dee-1 sounds like if Lil Wayne was a Christian rapper. He has all of what New Orleans cadence is all about. You hear it all in his voice on most tracks. Other tracks, he sounds like he's a cross between Nas, Benny The Butcher and Che Noir. 

 Don't let this guy fool you. He hasn't always been innocent. If your really listening to his prayers over these fierce beats, your'll see he seems to know too much about the streets. But that mix of hood and gospel, is what makes this kid outstanding. I cannot wait 'til his next project.

 And shout out all the producers on this project. I'm a fan of each of y'all now. I'll be providing FREE promotion as long as you keep coming with this HEAT. Y'all got me looking for my Bible and Biscuit (GUN) at the same time. 

 I'm classifying this album almost a classic. There was only one track that I wanted to skip. And that track is probably New Orleans favorite track. So, I know they are giving this album a #HipHopClassic. Dee-1 and the producers, thank you for this album. Just know, you developed many more fans today. I'm excited about your future. 

Dee-1 - "Timeless" YouTube Review<<<<<

Cincerely Yours,
Marquis J. Walker
Father, Blogger, Youtuber and Hip-Hop Lover!

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