More Than Ever – [Kembe X]
Despite the fact that my current rotation as of late is more focused on an artist’s energy and unique deliveries, lyricism and meaning will always hold a special place in my heart when it comes to someone’s music. I pretty much formed my taste in music listening to insane lyricists like Kendrick and the rest of the TDE roster, early Kanye, Jay-Z, and way too many others to name, but it was my home city of Chicago that really expanded my boundaries more than anywhere else. When I first found out about emcees like Mick Jenkins, Saba, Noname, and others, I realized that their stories were eye-opening, gripping, and relatable in some form or another, but when they were able to share their experiences in the artistic, out-of-the-box, and well thought-out ways that they achieved, it was like a new level was unlocked in my brain. Even some of the more local legends like Supa Bwe and Kembe X did this better than even the largest rappers in the game, so I have a special place in my heart and on my playlist for these veteran tastemakers. Although 2022 has been fairly quiet for Kembe who has only dropped 3 …