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Artist | Boog Brown & Apollo Brown
Title | Brown Study
Genre | Hip-Hop Format | Album
Source | CD Time | 40:36
Label | Mello Music Group Store | 2010
Catalog | MMGCD012 Rip | 2020
Bitrate | 853 kbps Size | 262.74 MB
Freq | 44.1 kHz Encoder | FLAC 1.3.1
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01. Marinate 1:18
02. Master Plan 4:20
03. Friction (Feat. Miz Korona & Invincible) 3:41
04. Just Be 3:29
05. My Love (Feat. Poodie The Byz) 3:21
06. Friends Like These (Feat. Kam Moye) 3:03
07. Carpe Diem 3:40
08. Shine 2:59
09. Blink 4:05
10. Play The Game (Feat. Kenn Starr) 3:49
11. U.P.S. 2:57
12. Understanding 3:54
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Hip-hopÆs longstanding male dominance is no industry secret. In its 30-plus
years of existence, hip-hop musicÆs gender imbalance has been quietly
accepted by supporters and artists alike. Without question, there have been
commercial success stories such as Salt-N-Pepa and MC Lyte to some degree
but the current landscape looks bleak in the mainstream for the female MC.
To date, the enigmatic Nicki Minaj stands firmly at the helm of female MCs
in the spotlight. In the underground however, there exists a strong number
of female MCs who have talent that rival and oftentimes surpasses their
male counterparts. Among that talented throng is Detroit-born,
Atlanta-based MC Boog Brown. After delivering the entertaining Grind Season
Vol. 1 mixtape earlier in the year, Boog Brown returns paired with fellow
Detroit native producer Apollo Brown to create the soulful and melodic
Brown Study.
The album gets underway on a strong note with öMarinateö, Apollo provides a
sparse horn loop backed by light drums playing the background while the
confident and autobiographical rhymes from Boog Brown are the true
highlight; BoogÆs effortless flow is on display early. ôMaster Planö is an
early highlight with ApolloÆs epic track and BoogÆs earnest delivery
gelling well û the rhymes resonate with humility and deliberate thought
while the hook ties the MCÆs vision into a neat bow. ôFrictionö is an
aggressive head nod inducing banger from Apollo and featuring fellow
Michigan powerhouse MCs Miz Korona and Invincible. While Miz Korona and
Boog Brown offer some strong lines, the blistering and focused rhymes from
Invincible steal the show easily. ôJust Beö is a delightful shift in mood
as Apollo softens up the sound and offers an atmospheric track thatÆs
nearly perfect for Boog BrownÆs excellent vocals. Typically the love song
in hip-hop music has been rendered a corny and unnecessary staple but
BoogÆs version works simply because she sells the listener on her
intentions and vulnerability û a rare feat for any MC.
ôMy Loveö continues the romance vibe but fails to impress as the track
before it due in part to the formulaic R&B vocals of Poodie The Byz.
ApolloÆs choice of a sample and drums feels stiff and inorganic, even with
Boog Brown rapping with clarity and conviction. The track is entirely
skip-worthy in every regard. After a series of slightly stronger tracks,
such as the amazing verses and production in the track ôCarpe Diemö, the
album really peaks near the end. ôPlay The Gameö is one of the LPÆs
brighter spots and the feature from Low Budget member Kenn Starr is an
excellent pairing. BoogÆs honest portrayal of having to use her sexuality
for gain and fighting for respect beyond her looks is refreshing. Kenn
Starr, who is in possession of one of the most dexterous flows on the
planet, is in top form. The hook is a touch thin but serves the purpose of
the track well enough.
Closing the LP is ôUnderstandingö, which is arguably the albumÆs best
offering û in fact, it should be a candidate for song of the year. Boog
BrownÆs autobiographical storytelling ability and her uncanny knack of
being fearlessly transparent belies all of the bravado present in points
through the LP; Apollo Brown does the listener a favor and saves the best
for last with his production. It is here when BoogÆs artistry is fully
realized û a beautiful woman with more than enough measurable talent who is
willing to sacrifice image and herself to prove her worth. If Boog Brown
can continue in this vein of balancing her confidence with the sheer naked
portrayals of her life, she can soon count herself amongst the greats MCs
regardless of gender.
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