Get it Together (pt 2)

In an ongoing effort to shine some light on a few collaborative albums coming up this year, we pick up where Get it Together (pt 1) left off... This ongoing series is not meant to draw a comparison between any of the albums or groups mentioned, just taking a look at a one direction certain artists are chosing for their projects this year. In part 1 we talked about a group that combines four devastating MCs into one supergroup. This time we take a look at a group that includes a producer to craft the beats, who can also hold his own on the mic.

Random Axe
With two big bullys on the mic (Sean Price and Guilty Simpson), and Black Milk beating up the beats, as well as lacing them with his own rhymes, Random Axe is a force to be reckoned with this year. There is nothing "random" about the two Detroit natives (Black Milk and Guilty Simpson) working together, as many fans have heard the two on Black's Sound the Alarm, amongst other tracks they've worked on. Also, no surprise to hear that Heltah Skeltah member Sean Price will be working on another album for Duck Down Records. But add all three together, and there is no telling what to expect, but rest assured, hip hop heads will not be disappointed.

Black Milk is an amazing producer who was a protege of the late great Dilla, often getting (unfairly) compared to his mentor for continuing the lagacy of gritty off-kilter Detroit beats. (How many NY producers can we compare to Primo or Pete Rock?) But this kid has a style all his own, and can rhyme circles around most "producer rappers". Guilty Simpson has held down rhyming duties on many tracks for Dilla both before and after his passing, many of which have yet to be released. Sean Price, perhaps the most seasoned of the three as far as the rap game is concerned, never dissapoints with his off-the-wall metaphors, and self depreciating style. He may be the brokest rapper you know, but underestimate the skills and you could get broken off.

If the recently leaked Monster Babies is any indication get ready for some savage beats and barbarian bars when the album drops (3rd or 4th quarter '09).