The Missing Link - The Sneaky Link by LORD JAH-MONTE OGBON published on 2021-11-23T16:41:16Z Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon levels up again on new album Beautifully Black, entirely produced by fellow underground legend Navy Blue. Navy would be a premier choice for collaboration for anyone who knows their rap music, but with someone as talented as Jah-Monte on the mic the results outclass any expectations with ease. Elsesser’s production is smooth and luxurious, a perfect fit for someone of Jah-Monte’s rapping calibre. The two part ‘The Missing Link / The Sneaky link’ is exemplary of this style, the MC’ing on top form but also giving plenty of breathing space for the classically-influenced beat. Not only does Navy match his energy on each of these 11 tracks, he also creates a kind of cohesion often missing on full albums from single rapper/producer combos. It’s been a while since the last time Jah-Monte tapped in with a single artist like this, so to position himself alongside Navy like this is a move that feels as calculated as it does organic. ‘Tried Your Best’ and ‘Pray For Fame’ feature the very talented Kelly Moonstone, a rapper well worth mentioning for her contributions here because her chemistry with both Jah-Monte and Navy results in two of the best tracks on the record. There’s other features here too (including a standout contribution from Navy himself), but it’s on these tracks that the album’s strongest suite of songs emerges. The beats here really are beautiful, reminding us once again that when it comes to artists with incredible and consistent work rates Navy is right there alongside Jah-Monte himself. In many senses then, this is the perfect album for the two to release at this point in time. 2021 has well and truly belonged to the scene that the two inhabit, and as two of its most proficient members they deserve all of the acclaim that they receive. The fact the last song is titled ‘Complex & Pitchfork Opinions’ should tell listeners everything that they need to know about Jah-Monte’s place in the game, and the further greatness that is undoubtedly to follow. https://kingcallis.bandcamp.com/album/beautifully-black-produced-by-navy-blue credits releases November 24, 2021 Genre Hip-hop & Rap Comment by 🐱🐻❄️🦅🍀Jeuwooles☮️🍍🌟🪽 String rap 2023-11-18T02:55:35Z Comment by bo jack 🤤 2023-02-27T00:47:57Z Comment by god best beat selection onb 2022-12-24T16:20:20Z Comment by god man's snapped 2022-12-24T16:18:38Z Comment by KPMADMAN WE UP 2022-03-10T16:53:36Z Comment by Kemet Kiing this is fire 2022-03-07T00:51:04Z Comment by Mansa Yep 2022-02-22T12:55:18Z Comment by prysmo flows for days goddam 2021-12-15T09:38:53Z Comment by DJ Y-Fi crazy 2021-12-14T17:13:58Z Comment by :amaya kay I fucking love you 2021-12-04T22:04:35Z Comment by 93till 🔥🔥 2021-11-26T10:33:47Z Comment by yungwongfeihong My god bruh, you went crazy 2021-11-26T08:40:25Z Comment by amitai sno this is something different, youre wild 2021-11-26T07:48:36Z Comment by KiDSON GOD TIER!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 2021-11-23T19:08:46Z