Album Reviews : Continuance by Curren$y & The Alchemist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuance – Curren$y & The Alchemist -!!!1/2

This now familiar collaboration between rapper Curren$y and producer Alchemist is kinda like Jambalaya and Caviar- an unforeseen pairing yet surprisingly satisfying.  While on the surface, you wouldn’t think of mixing the two, after consumption you think to yourself- why not?!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As the title indicates, Continuance is the follow-up to their 2011 Covert Coup LP.  They are joined by fellow-statue wreckers Havoc, Wiz Khalifa, Styles P, Babyface Ray and Larry June.  This is a solid album and the only reason it doesn’t rate even higher is some of the tracks were noticeably short and it lacked sonic variance. Its dope though. Curren$y has a raw, effortless flow.  Alchemist has already approached the beginnings of a legendary tier in Hip-Hop production.  The album is moody yet assertive.  Reserved yet confident.  Enjoy it!

1. “Half Moon Mornigns” – !!!1/2
2. “Reese’s Cup” – !!!!
3. “No Yeast” (feat. Boldy James) – !!!
4. “Obsession” – !!!
5. “Corvette Rally Stripes” (feat. Havoc, Wiz Khalifa) – !!!!
6. “Whale Watching” (feat. Styles P) – !!!1/2
7. “The Tonight Show” – !!!
8. “Signature Move” – !!1/2
9. “Louis Baggage” (feat. Babyface Ray) – !!!
10. “The Final Board” – !!1/2
11. “The Jodeci Tape” – !!!!
12. “Endurance Runners” (feat. Larry June) – !!!1/2
13. “Kool & the Gang” – !!!1/2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legend:

!!!!! – anthem/classic

!!!! – bangin

!!! – cool/solid

!! – aiiight

! – whack