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Track Listings
| 1. True Intention |
| 2. Killer Instinct |
| 3. Zombies |
| 4. Thinking Crazy |
| 5. England |
| 6. Camberwell Carrots |
| 7. Starting Over |
| 8. Old No.7 |
| 9. The Illest |
| 10. Sounds Like Money |
| 11. Back To The Drawing Board |
| 12. Poison |
| 13. Interlude |
| 14. Tears In The Rain |
| 15. Timeless |
| 16. Two Point Four (The Dragon) |
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If a career path map to clichéd rapping fame and riches exists, the bets are that nomadic Kent-via-Huddersfield-via-London MC/producer Jehst hasn't studied it. Leaving five years between releases isn't in many industry manuals, certainly, but with this semi-comeback, he maintains a cult reputation for introspective, finely-weaved wordplay.
While many peers let their weed-smoking habits cloud any chance of motivation to leave the underground, Jehst has funnelled his fug into paranoid rain-stained depictions of native lands. He picks up where his last proper discography notch left off, too: there may have been a mixtape and producer set since, but it was 2005 mini-album Nuke Proof Suit, circa 7/7, that best showcased a low-key knack for capturing the mood of a nation.
He's back at it here on standout England. Having arrived as a fresh-mouthed, deep-thinking youngster over a decade ago, there's a sense that the man nicknamed The High Plains Drifter is still to find contentment or belonging, gazing at home territory with exasperation at what stares back. "I've still got love for the place where I'm living," he laments. "But right now there ain't nothing great about Britain." Thinking Crazy taps into recessionary troubles with some success, as well. Admittedly, personal enjoyment may hinge on whether you see a microscopically-detailed fret on money troubles morphing into bank robbery fantasy as lazy solution or metaphor for kicking the financial crash-causing city boys.
Elsewhere, he takes a verbal flamethrower to hip hop itself, sighing at "white boys blacking up" (True Intention), then somehow referencing Neil 'Art Attack' Buchanan before berating candy-coated 'confectionary' rappers on Zombies. A thinly-veiled jab at multiple Brit rhymers who have taken the dance-pop route to chart success? A fair chance.
With no guest rhymers, it's a genuine artist album in the old-school sense. Even if, after such a significant sabbatical between releases, the avalanche of material - 16 tracks in all - is a touch much to absorb in one sitting. Indeed, where Nuke Proof Suit excelled was its laser-guided brevity. For the most part, however, this dragon is spitting real-life fire
--Adam Kennedy
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The drifter returns! After a brief hiatus one UK's finest lyricists, Jehst is set to release his fourth full length album The Dragon Of An Ordinary Family this June. Since putting out his own debut 'Premonitions' in 1999 at only 19 years old, Jehst has fiercely established himself as the definition of an independent artist, going on to self release his first album !Falling Down! (2003), follow up !Nuke Proof Suit" (2005) and his production based album "Underworld Epics Vol.1! (2006), this summer sees him present the 16-track LP The Dragon Of An Ordinary Family . Proving that great music stands the test of time Jehst's words, rhymes and beats are as relevant today as ever before. Refusing to bandwagon, back down or conform, the evolution of Jehst's music and career has been an inspiring and refreshing take on modern music, succeeding where many others have failed, he is a true Hip Hop visionary and torch bearer, living proof that following your heart and making the music you believe in pays off. Despite his UK credentials Jehst is far from a local hero, his name is respected the world over from the Australia to Europe and America to Japan, it's time for this UK Rap legend to collect the props he duly deserves.
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Format:Audio CD
From the outset it's clear to see that Jehst is taking no prisoners with this album, reeling off fresh lyrics and rhymes over beats that wouldn't sound out of place in the mid '90s/early '00s. It goes without saying that he is always going to be one of the most talented MCs that this country will ever produce. Just 3 tracks in, it is obvious that the hunger and passion is back in full force. Unlike many UK Hip-Hop albums that lose their way during the middle section, songs such as Old No. 7, The Illest and Poison make sure that you as the listener are engaged from the first bar to the last. By no means is this the best album you will ever listen to, but for what it is, this is one of the best albums of its sort since Skinnyman's critically acclaimed 'Council Estate Of Mind'. As happy as I am for people like Tinie Tempah and Tinchy Stryder(who I have been listening to since the days of 'Tingz in Bootz' by the way), it is disappointing that it is the sell out Americanised MCs with watered down lyrics who are the ones flying the flag for one of my favourite genres, both in this country and abroad. The subject matters tackled on this album are much deeper, darker and more relevant than that of you will hear on any other album in 2011.
This is a pure artist LP. Only one guest appearance(in the form of a singer for a hook) which is something I haven't seen for a while. My first reaction to this (after one full listen) was, maybe another character's perspective would have worked better. But then I thought to myself; "I can't think of anyone else in the industry who would match the quality of lyrics + flow Jehst is dropping here". Nice skits as always. There are tracks that would sell as singles there but not like the forced sugar coated tracks that sound out of place on the rest of the album like on some other albums have namely "Money Makes The World Go Round" on Nas's "Nigger". Similar to the first two albums in that way I guess. England is the new UK anthem! It is a less abstract, more mature version of 'Independent' with the production sounding like something of the cinematic "The Infamous" Mobb Deep album. Not many people have the balls to drop a track like this one and many quite frankly can't.
The thing with Jehst is he is like a 19 year old Nas in the sense that he says it as he sees it. And he is not looking down from his mansion balcony so he does see it. I love that. Not that I do not want him to be successful and rich but I just want him to keep the social awareness of an everyday guy. No one can tell me they don't want to hear a more mature Illmatic. Same subject matter but just a more grown up, well rounded version. Well that is what "The Dragon Of An Ordinary Family" is to 'Return Of The Drifter'.
I have to admit, I have only bought 5% of the albums in my library but when I have gone and spent money on an album CD it was because I felt the artist had earned it and deserved my tenner for the overall album quality..... Just added the 'The Dragon Of An Ordinary Family' CD to my shelf alongside the 'Return Of The Drifter' CD!
This is a pure artist LP. Only one guest appearance(in the form of a singer for a hook) which is something I haven't seen for a while. My first reaction to this (after one full listen) was, maybe another character's perspective would have worked better. But then I thought to myself; "I can't think of anyone else in the industry who would match the quality of lyrics + flow Jehst is dropping here". Nice skits as always. There are tracks that would sell as singles there but not like the forced sugar coated tracks that sound out of place on the rest of the album like on some other albums have namely "Money Makes The World Go Round" on Nas's "Nigger". Similar to the first two albums in that way I guess. England is the new UK anthem! It is a less abstract, more mature version of 'Independent' with the production sounding like something of the cinematic "The Infamous" Mobb Deep album. Not many people have the balls to drop a track like this one and many quite frankly can't.
The thing with Jehst is he is like a 19 year old Nas in the sense that he says it as he sees it. And he is not looking down from his mansion balcony so he does see it. I love that. Not that I do not want him to be successful and rich but I just want him to keep the social awareness of an everyday guy. No one can tell me they don't want to hear a more mature Illmatic. Same subject matter but just a more grown up, well rounded version. Well that is what "The Dragon Of An Ordinary Family" is to 'Return Of The Drifter'.
I have to admit, I have only bought 5% of the albums in my library but when I have gone and spent money on an album CD it was because I felt the artist had earned it and deserved my tenner for the overall album quality..... Just added the 'The Dragon Of An Ordinary Family' CD to my shelf alongside the 'Return Of The Drifter' CD!
Format:Audio CD
Jehst drops some great tracks on this album, personal favorites are England, Starting Over and Camberwell Carrots.
His flow is awesome
His flow is awesome
Format:Audio CD
Jehst is argueably the best MC to come out of the UK and after a long pause from the game he's returned with this and thank god it's nothing like Nuke Proof Suit.
The album is definitly more like Falling Down than any of his other releases with the production in a similar vein and also closer to beats from the UK scene from around that time. The best track for me is England, The beat is by Beat Butcher and it suits Jehst to the ground as he analyises life in England today.
Lyrically its a good as any Jehst album, clever word play, multi-sylapic rhymes and no words wasted. Jehst comes acrosss a little bit more bitter than he used to but I think thats part of growing old.
For fans of Falling Down and High Plains you'll love this. IF you prefered NPS then perhaps you'll be sad to hear it's a bit like past works
The album is definitly more like Falling Down than any of his other releases with the production in a similar vein and also closer to beats from the UK scene from around that time. The best track for me is England, The beat is by Beat Butcher and it suits Jehst to the ground as he analyises life in England today.
Lyrically its a good as any Jehst album, clever word play, multi-sylapic rhymes and no words wasted. Jehst comes acrosss a little bit more bitter than he used to but I think thats part of growing old.
For fans of Falling Down and High Plains you'll love this. IF you prefered NPS then perhaps you'll be sad to hear it's a bit like past works
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Semi-return of the drifter
Yes and No....Hmmmm. Good with some great tracks but not incredible..Waited so long for this...Its not A Return of the Drifter, but i think most Jehst fans have come to accept that... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Brizzle
AWESOME!! Wated so long for this return to the best form.
I wont go on about how clever the lyrics here are, or how jehst just has this sound and vibe noone can touch, i will say this, to all who found nuke proof suit to not quite hit the... Read more
Published 11 months ago by L. Hutson
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