Album Review: I Got Da Munches Vol 2
Published on November 17th, 2010 at 3:05 pm by
Tommy Andrews
Album Review:
“I Got Da Munches Vol. 2”
Artist: Star Easy
Rating: B+
My Thoughts:
There’s narcissism inherent in most rap music, but it’s symptomatic of a life I have not lived. After all, it’s one thing to be obsessed with success, wealth, and power when you’re already privileged; it’s quite another thing to desire glory (“Marvelous”) when you’ve had pitifully few opportunities to strive for it. The result here is muddled, but promising: Star Easy puts out a mixtape that’s obligatory in its braggadocio (I tried counting the references to hustling and money. I gave up).
Nevertheless, chalk it up to lack of exposure: his humble background is in southeast Georgia (“Wayx GA”), a part of the state that’s remote even for people who are originally from there. All things considered, it’s still obvious he has talent. For me though, what’s Star-Easy’s best quality is his just-detectable curiosity about the world beyond the ‘hood, and his longing to connect with others. It’s uplifting to hear him eagerly shout out to New York and Dre – a place he may never see, and a person he may never know.
Star Easy, “I Got Da Munches Vol. 2,” B
There’s narcissism inherent in most rap music, but it’s symptomatic of a life I have not lived. After all, it’s one thing to be obsessed with success, wealth, and power when you’re already privileged; it’s quite another thing to desire glory (“Marvelous”) when you’ve had pitifully few opportunities to strive for it. The result here is muddled, but promising: Star Easy puts out a mixtape that’s obligatory in its braggadocio (I tried counting the references to hustling and money. I gave up). Nevertheless, chalk it up to lack of exposure: his humble background is in southeast Georgia (“Wayx GA”), a part of the state that’s remote even for people who are originally from there. All things considered, it’s still obvious he has talent. For me though, what’s Star-Easy’s best quality is his just-detectable curiosity about the world beyond the ‘hood, and his longing to connect with others. It’s uplifting to hear him eagerly shout out to New York and Dre – a place he may never see, and a person he may never know.
