No. 3 Drekidd – City Of Champs EP (2010)

Artist: Drekidd

Album: City Of Champs

Source: Refined Hype

Tracklisting:

1. City Limits
2. Steppin’ In
3. No Good
4. She’s A Winner
5. Never Stop
6. Warrior’s Song
7. Good Night, Good Morning
8. Breaking Free
9. City Of Champs Ext.
10. Hometown Glory

Note:

Drekidd released The Fix last year and that was my first introduction to this gifted artist.   The Fix had a lot of great songs on it and was a complete project in my estimation.  Now in 2010 he gives us City Of Champs. This project is the natural progression for the emerging Inglewood artist.   It picks right up where he left in 2009.

The vibe of this release is one of an artist trying to make a come-up.  He is trying to get his sound heard and he sounds hungry to make a dent in the game.  Backed by the exceptional production of Heart Beat, Drekidd is making some serious headway.  On, City Limits, you can hear this hunger for yourself.   Drekidd talks about where he is now, where he is going, and where he stands at present.  He is making a name on his own accord and on his own terms.  He is done heading other’s advidce by his own admission and if he succeeds or fails it will be because of his decisions.  The production by Heart Beat on this one is more down tempo and it varies throughout the track.   It almost mirrors the story that Drekidd is telling symphonic ally.

Never Stop is another track that will make you a believer in Drekidd’s talents.   He drives home his his desire and ambition on this track. It’s a short and quick account of things to come but dope nonetheless.   The beat is definitely more energetic than the aforementioned, City Limits.  His confidence is unwavering and tracks like this are certain to convert believers.  He utilizes comparisons to Jay Z and his come up to demonstrate that his dreams too can come true.  His positive outlook and being self-assured, move this track just as much as the lyrics and metaphors themselves.

Good Night, Good Morning has a more bluesy feel with the the twanging guitar sample and horns that lay in from time to time.   This is my favorite joint on the EP.  It’s soulful production from Heart Beat coupled with that must win attitude of Drekidd.   Peep the chorus below:

I don’t what to tell you / But I ain’t living with regrets/ Cause the past try to derail ya / I just see it as a test/  I ain’t trying to be rebellious / I’m just trying to do my best / So good night to failure / And good morning to success

I am definitely of the opinion that Drekidd’s confidence will translate into success.  City Of Champs is the conduit to greater things for sure.  The tracks are short and to the point.  It’s not overly complex.  It’s simple and dope.  Drekidd is an unabashed emcee who is going for his in an extremely convoluted field.  He differentiates himself with an exceptional flows, dope lyricism, and  by the fact I don’t think he will take no for an answer.  Every song on this EP is a testament to the come up and I encourage everyone to pick it up.