Rome Streetz asserts his dominance over the modern underground scene with his highly anticipated Mass Appeal Records solo debut, Sock It 2 My Pocket. The Brooklyn-by-way-of-Queens emcee continues to prove why he is one of rap’s sharpest bar-for-bar lyricists by keeping his foot firmly on the gas throughout the entire project. To preview this hard-hitting body of work, Rome dropped two stellar singles: the smoky, jazz-infused “Cocaine Coltraine” and the smooth, celebratory “High Speed”. Behind the boards, he unites a powerhouse lineup of legendary and underground producers to curate the perfect gritty backdrop. Heavyweights like Pete Rock, 9th Wonder, Havoc, and The Alchemist share production credits alongside reliable architects like Conductor Williams, Denny La Flare, V Don, and Graymatter. This stellar curation allows the album to shift seamlessly from the soulful warmth of “Dreamcatcher” to the bloodthirsty boom-bap energy of “’95 Mega on Shrooms”. The guest features are equally impressive, bringing on veteran New York spitters Styles P and Lloyd Banks to trade razor-sharp verses. Griselda frontman Westside Gunn, IDK, and OX Omni also make stellar appearances, adding incredible texture without ever overshadowing the main star’s laser-focused mic presence. Ultimately, Sock It 2 My Pocket stands as a masterful display of uncompromising, top-tier street rap that leaves no doubt about Rome’s place at the top of the food chain. You can support him and buy/stream his new album out, Today !!
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“Prada in the Polaroid (Feat. Lloyd Banks)”
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