Top tracks — play these first
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No Beginner — Opening with a catchy hook, this track sets the tone for the album's playful exploration of self-identity and personal growth.
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Win Big — This brief yet impactful track encapsulates themes of ambition and risk-taking, showcasing nephew's ability to convey depth in short bursts.
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Buddy Guy — Named after the legendary blues musician, this track cleverly intertwines musical references with personal anecdotes, highlighting nephew's lyrical skill.
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Get Back to Rap — As a concise declaration of intent, this track emphasizes nephew's commitment to authenticity in hip-hop while playfully critiquing the genre's trends.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases unique storytelling within lo-fi production, balancing humor and personal narratives effectively.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of lo-fi production techniques, with muffled beats and samples that create an intimate atmosphere.
- Each track typically follows a narrative structure, with nephew weaving personal stories and humor into his lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky humor in every track
- short bursts of playful energy
- introspective moments amidst fun
- varied pacing keeps engagement
- for casual listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- want serious, heavy themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Kenny Dennis III is the debut album from nephew, released in 2014 after several years of performing and gaining recognition in the underground hip-hop scene. At this point in his career, nephew was looking to establish his unique voice and artistic identity, moving away from previous collaborations to showcase his solo work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Saba· Isaiah Rashad· Mick Jenkins
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Beginner 2:43
- 2 Off/On 4:03
- 3 Shidoshi 3:55
- 4 Win Big 1:11
- 5 Perfecto 1:16
- 6 On the Road 1:08
- 7 @ the Mall 1:47
- 8 Buddy Guy 2:22
- 9 Tanya T 3:11
- 10 Damn Dz 2:32
- 11 Big Betty 2:27
- 12 Dz Goes On 3:53
- 13 Mr. Drummond 2:10
- 14 Ain't No Joke 0:59
- 15 Get Back to Rap 0:26
- 16 Parkour 2:26
- 17 Lose Big 3:51
- 18 Need Clarity 2:02
- 19 Tickled Pink 4:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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