The Gift 2010 Album

Reek Da Villain

I checked this out after hearing Reek's impressive verse on Busta Rhymes' 'Year of the Dragon' album but nothing on this is as engaging. Some of the songs are Reek over existing beats. For example, 'Keep Going Reek' has the instrumentation from Reflection Eternal's 'In This World', 'Close the Door' by Teddy Pendergrass on 'Close the Door', that has been used on lots of hip hop songs, and 'Promise Land' borrows one as well. There may be others. The best tracks listed below are decent but not hitting any high notes and their are a number of weak moments. Beats: ★★ Rapping/Bars: ★★☆ Hooks: ★★ Best Tracks: Keep Going Reek, Larry Davis, Close the Door, Fire Hydrant, Promise Land, The Mechanics Remix