This is the moment that Clipse fans have been waiting for since the 2011 release of "Fear of God". When i first heard that Push went solo and signed to Kanye's Good Music imprint i was skeptical to say the least. After a few delays King Push's debut "My Name is My Name" has arrived. It was reported that Pusha Said that "MNIMN" would be the album of the year.
Back by production from Kanye, Pharrell, 88 Keys, and The Dream Push has a crazy sound scape to play on. Listening to the album its almost reminiscent of the Clipse days with all the coke talk and high fashion bravado. Push weaves his way threw every beat with ease. He brings along an all star cast of co-stars including Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, Pharell, The dream, 2 chainz, big Sean, Kelly Rowland and Kanye West
The album starts off on a high with the opener "King Push". Push Fires off "This My time, This Is My Hour, This Is My Pain, This Is My name, Its My Power". Immediately letting listeners know he's not playing. But it's lines like "Vultures to my culture,exploit the struggle insult ya, they name dropping bout game copping, But aint never been the foot solider" that give the song that extra sting. He even takes shots at drake with "I rap nigga, Bout trap niggas, I don't sing hooks"
The way Push flows through out the project its like he's disgusted with how sick his bars are. Another album stand out comes on "40 acres" with an assist from The Dream. Push ryhmes "This cocaine cowboy pushed it to the limit, You thought tony in that cell would have maid us timid" "We found his Old cell bitch we searching threw the digits, Anything Spanish got me speaking Spanglish"
One of the most entertaining record has to be the Kelly Rowland featured "Let me Love You". Push flawlessly channeled the Harlem great Ma$e throughout the record. Built over big production "MNIMN" lives up to standards of classic Clipse albums" Push shows even at 36 he can Hold his own with the young cats( ie "Nosetalgia" ft Kendrick Lamar).
Pusha T strives for greatness with every verse on "MNIMN" but falls short due to some production. The missteps on the album are made up for by all the great moments within the album. All in all its the best Rap album I've heard or reviewed in 2013. Sorry Ye, Jay, Cole, Wale, Drake Buts its King Push time to shine.
Written By TLG
Songs To Check For: "40 Acres" "Let me Love You" "Hold On" "Nosetalgua"
Production: 8 Lyrics: 9 Replay Value: 9 Features: 9 Originality: 8
Overall: 43/50
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