Parker & The Numberman – Early … EP
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This EP is actually a short, 18-minute mix that serves as a solid introduction to Parker & The Numberman. It includes all four songs from their previous EP, The Talented Tenth, as well as an additional four songs that showcase the range of their talent. My first impression of the duo came from their police-wary “What About Your Block” video, which, though it was good, had me worried they might be some overly intellectual, pretentious rappers with no personality. Thankfully, they’re not pretentious, they do have personality, and they’re just the right amount of intellectual. The only overtly political track on Early is “What About Your Block.” The rest of the EP is much more subtly political with the duo referencing auction blocks, Malcolm X, and brushes with KKK in the service of MC braggadocio (the latter is the EP’s highlight moment–a racist dude tries to pick a fight and Numberman responds by stealing his “blonde, blue-eyed” chick. Brilliant!). It gets the same point across more cleverly and gives listeners credit to be able to catch that point without needing to get smashed on the head with it. These two are talented emcees and I eagerly await future music.
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