Jeff Spec - Sneakerboxxx Review
by Parris OH?!
After coming across Jeff Spec, by a friend sharing a video with me, with a message that followed; 'I think you share your love for sneakers with this guy too'. The sincerity in that sentence was a resounding truth. With the cleverly named album 'Sneakerboxxx', Jeff Spec is a fresh, old school sounding, and sneaker-obsessed rapper from Canada. With clever rhymes and a flow to match, the originality from this new rapper leaks from his lyrics to his trainers.
With Jeff Spec's raw sound, it reminds us that hip-hop is definitely not dead. The album with its tracks that flow easily into each other is easy listening and a must listen. With his real talking lyrics from tracks like 'My Story' and his obvious love of music and the culture that surrounds it, which is portrayed throughout the album, - Jeff's sound is kept humble with old school beats and the relaxed fresh flow of his vocals.
After hearing the first track that was shared with me, the Canadian rapper's, 'On my feet', was the smart personification of trainers and the simple but artistic shooting of the video went perfectly with the old school vibe that oozed from this track. Sneakers now as a strong part of hip-hop culture, have been glorified even more, with this chilled out track. While not taking away from that, it however reiterates the satisfactory feeling of a fresh sneaker sitting on the bottom of your leg through hip-hop music.
The start to the album, kicks off with 'Turn it up', a great summer-feel track. As probably one of the most musical tracks on the album, its jazz feel and summer vibe make it one of the most chilled on the album. Along with 'Love like that', feel good sound is something this guy is a pro at covering, while keeping it real.
Its obvious how Jeff Spec wants to keep rap alive, with tracks like, 'Truck Sh*t' and 'Whenever You Fall'. Sounds of his influences and era, such as being an 80's baby flow through the album also with very clever collaborations with artists such as soulful sounding, Narai. There is no genre that Jeff Spec hasn't covered, tactfully and smoothly.
For any lovers of rap, old school hip-hop and a real talking rapper and anyone that thinks real music isn't made anymore, you are sorely mistaken; keep in touch with Jeff Spec's 'Sneakerboxxx' album. Put this one on and lace it to your ears, and listen proud; a sound that should not and cannot be missed. A real musical man!
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