Artist: OC from NC
Album: Crown Royal
Articulation: King Acklin
North Carolina’s own, OC from NC, dropped his latest effort in September 2020, produced entirely by D.R.U.G.S. Beats. D.R.U.G.S. has worked with many artists like Ludacris, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Big Boi, so you know the production here was going to be on point. Crown Royal sounds like some classic hip hop in current times. I’ve never listened to OC before this album but I might have to go back to some of his older work.
This album gives you that 90’s Boom Bap underground feeling and you get a ton of 90s pop culture references on Anton Jackson, my favorite track on the project. “Wrestle thugs with one hand, like Mankind. Team Awesome no losses, check the jam time. Stay hood, every crossover was a Shammgod.” These are just some of the bars from the track titled after a poplar In Living Color character portrayed by Damon Wayans. OC has that grimy hard-core rap sound that dominated the rap scene back in the day, predominantly in New York. This is really evident on tracks like Jameson and The Filler featuring rapper S.P.A.D.E...
One of Those featuring Boog Brown and Medal of Honor are 2 tracks on the project that may have you bopping a bit in your car and ready to party even though they’re not party songs; maybe you get your 2 step on. OC from NC gives us a glimpse into his rap life by flexing hard rhymes over dope underground beats. If I had to criticize anything, I would say maybe next project give u a little more variety on the tracks. The thing is, if you’re looking to just put a project on and bump to it right now, then check on Crown Royal. Especially if you like that underground classic hip hop sound. OC and D.R.U.G.S. gives you some horns, Jazz and the boom bap. You can’t go too wrong with that combination.
Bottom line and question of the day; is It Dope Tho? The answer is YES. The project is a 7 on the Dope Tho Scale. Listen now and thank me later... #DopeTho #YouWelcome
Dope Tho Rating: 7
Key Dope:
Jameson
One of Those
Anton Jackson
Medal of Honor
OC’s Mood Played by the Players
Dope Tho Rating System:
1-3 = Nope Tho
4-6 = Solid
7-9 = Heat
10 = Rated Dope Tho