Sole & The Skyrider Band – “Hello Cruel World” – [Fake Four Inc.]

Sole back again along with the Skyrider Band and a bunch of other special appearances on Hello Cruel World. This hip-hop album throws in some elements of pop, rock to the album even a bit of dubstep-ish feel on track 4. Listened to this album full length several times and enjoyed it each time. Although, I really could have done without the cheesy auto tune effects at times, just not my thing. Also I feel some of the beats reminded of the stuff I’ve had the displeasure to listen to from mainstream “hip-hop” artists. However, Sole’s smooth, incredibly fast lyrics, style and head nodding beats of the Skyrider Band one can’t help but feel the positive vibes. My favs are #2 & 7.

-victoria west*