As usual with K-Rino, this isn’t an album you can just throw on in the background. He writes with intent, always pushing a perspective or probing an idea. On 'Heaven and Hell' he questions whether those places exist, while 'Written in Blood' digs into some of the darker corners of US history. Psix lays down a solid backdrop, providing beats that hold the verses up without getting in the way.
K-Rino sits in that Canibus or Lupe A-tier as a writer and rapper lane, but if you’re not here for pure lyricism, this won’t be for everyone. Every track is essentially K-Rino rapping nonstop, and the appeal hinges entirely on how much you enjoy hearing someone go all in on bars.
Beats: ★★★
Rapping/Bars: ★★★★
Hooks: ☆
Best Tracks: Heaven and Hell, Written in Blood