13 Jun Random Axe – Random Axe | Album Review
If the average Hip Hopper were to throw out three names in the game which were underrated, overlooked and so forth, Guilty Simpson, Black Milk and Sean Price would definitely be mentioned. The underground’s favourite sons have put in the work for some years, with various high profile collaborations and productions featured on video games helping to raise their respected profiles -but it's their LP work which really deserves more credit. Here the three protagonists have a chance to rectify this and come together to offer something special. Random Axe, the underground supergroup, bring their raw, individual skills in the hope that the combination of all three will result in the classic LP which each have the potential of creating.
Say what you want about Canadian Hip Hop, but what often emerges from the north is a credible, mature sound which captivates even the most hardened American Hip Hopper. Whereas acts like K-OS, Slakah the Beatchild and Kardinall Offishial have remained consistent, the likes of Drake and K-NAAN have rapidly become internationally recognised performers. Acclaimed rapper and an established name within the scene, Miles Jones, drops his much anticipated second album, Runaway Jones, for the rest of the world to embrace as its much earlier release in Canada has already won many fans over.
“I’m of the opinion - especially in this day and age - that having a record in the marketplace doesn’t mean anything if the right pieces aren’t in place.” - the unsung hero increasingly known as Colin Munroe tells SoulCulture.