Isaiah Rashad<\/a>. This is a name you should make sure to familiarize yourself with. It was just a few month\u2019s ago that I learned TDE had a new signee. And often times when exposed to a new artist one tends to do research, and either listen to all previous work (which is an approach I admit to taking 100% of the time), or wait until the next project backed by the label to be released. Isaiah was a diamond in the rough, just as Kendrick was, and Top Dawg is apparently one of the best miners in hip hop right now.<\/p>\n Recently, Isaiah Rashad<\/strong> released what is considered to be his debut LP, Cilvia Demo<\/strong>. I was excited to see what he would bring to the table, and after extensive listening, I can definitely say I\u2019m satisfied with the quality of the work, but more so I\u2019m excited to hear what Isaiah<\/strong> will deliver in the future.<\/p>\n\tCilvia Demo<\/strong> has a consistent flow and vibe that allows you to listen to it as if it was a cassette tape, continuously from front to back. The song writing skill is more than evident throughout, plus the ability to be relevant and tap into minds with lyrics that can relate to most anyone\u2019s situation allow me to deem Isaiah Rashad<\/strong> the best writer on the TDE squad right next to Kendrick. If I were to use an analogy, I\u2019d say that the two of them are NASCAR Racers under the same sponsorship, and every race ends with a photo finish.<\/p>\n Although I\u2019d like to simply say that you should give Cilvia Demo<\/strong> a listen because you\u2019re sure to be satisfied, I won\u2019t. I\u2019ve decided to name three songs that stood out to me, and demanded to be repeated! (of course there may be more, and every one will have different opinions, but this is mine) I\u2019ll start this list off with \u201cWest Savannah,\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/em> it\u2019s not the usual song you expect to hear on a \u201crap\u201d tape or album, which starts the stand out for me. \u201cWest Savannah\u201d<\/strong><\/em> is a joint that made me feel as though I needed to spark a blunt with a shawty and vibe out. It\u2019s melodic, he sings, and exposes his ability to use his voice as an instrument and think outside the box when writing a song. This song will definitely be on a lot of people\u2019s \u201cIsaiah Rashad Top 5 List.\u201d Next has to be “R.I.P. Kevin Miller”<\/em><\/strong>, this joint has no empty spaces, and the cadence catches your attention. It\u2019s one of those sway side to side and nod your head tracks. He does a good job at catching the ear with his \u201cYall live for bitches and blunts, we live for weed and money\u201d<\/strong><\/em> hook. Plain and simple the message is to \u201cWAKE UP,\u201d and the lyrics back it up. Last, but definitely not least is \u201cShot You Down,\u201d<\/em><\/strong> I mean I know this song was released month\u2019s ago, and it\u2019s probably been overlooked or forgotten, but in my honest opinion this joint displays what next level is. Although, Jay Rock<\/strong> is my favorite member of TDE<\/strong>, I can\u2019t even be biased and say he had the best verse. Of course he spit, and Isaiah did his job as well, but I felt as though his skill and ability put Rock<\/strong> and Q<\/strong> on their toes, which in turn, brought out the best in Q<\/strong> (if you ask me). Isaiah<\/strong> going first set the tone and by listening to the song, as well as reading the lyrics, it\u2019s evident that both of the TDE<\/strong> members in the feature took it up another notch. Q<\/strong> had one of my favorite verses I\u2019ve heard on his behalf. Rock<\/strong> delivered as he usually does, but you could still hear the hunger in his voice, which tells you that they don\u2019t take Isaiah<\/strong> lightly, and you shouldn’t either.<\/p>\n Speaking what\u2019s truly in your mind seems to have been lost in a lot of hip-hop today, Cilvia Demo<\/strong> is going to make my list of albums that contributed to the re-emergence of opening your mind, and expressing your deeper thoughts. Like I said in the beginning, Top Dawg is one of the best miners when it comes to finding diamond\u2019s in the rough. Every member of TDE<\/strong> is there for a reason, and I\u2019m excited to see how the future unfolds for each of these artists. The best advice I can give you now is, keep an open ear, mind, and stop underestimating the talent that\u2019s out there. Hip-Hop is resurrecting. Now, the question is, are you going to take part in the support of it, or are you going to sit and watch it pass you by, just as life did for a lot of people?<\/p>\n–Henry The pHaraoH<\/a><\/p>\n
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