Artist: Cypher Sol
Album: You Only Get One of Me
Articulation: King Acklin
Cypher Sol, dropped an album right after Christmas giving fans a gift right before the New Year. Originally from Massachusetts, but growing up in Jacksonville, FL, Cypher most recently resided in Louisville, KY before taking his talents to California. I wonder what city he reps for the most though? Anyway, You Only Get One of Me definitely gives you hip hop influenced soul vibes and while this is a rap project, Cypher puts his melodies to work too.
The project starts off a bit slow, but the lead track, They Don’t Know, is a good way to intro us to the project. Tracks like August and the B. Simm assisted Stay Awake are cool, but the project seems to get stronger at the midway point. The 1st half is not bad at all, it just feels like its missing something (maybe energy wise). Whatever it is or is not seems to be found on the Bet They Want That feat. PJ Gifted and Can’t Hide That feat. BRXTN. These two tracks are head boppers and even with Can’t Hide That being a smoother bop, its still very vibey and help kickstart the 2nd half of this project.
Right when you think the project’s best joints are the ones with the features, Cypher gives us the best track on the project, Find Yourself. Dope production including the eerie horn like sound in the background meshes well with the gritty lyrics on this one and lifts it above the other tracks. Cypher raps about doing your own thing and not following anybody else’s trend or style.
Overall, the project is solid. It would be great to hear Cypher Sol work with different producers next time out. The talented artist might shine even more over different production and maybe a little less singing on all the hooks. We might hear him over those West Coast beats soon since he’s out there in L.A. now, that would be interesting. Cypher Sol is out to prove You Only Get One of Him (Me).
Bottom line and question of the day; Is It Dope Tho? The answer is that it’s a SOLID project. The project is a 6 on the Dope Tho Scale. Listen now and thank me later... #DopeTho #YouWelcome
Dope Tho Rating: 6
Key Dope:
Bet They Want That?
Can’t Hide It
Find Yourself
Dope Tho Rating System:
1-3 Nope Tho
4-5 Needs Work
6-7 Solid
8-9 Heat
10 Dope Tho Classic