Rashad & Confidence - The Element of Surprise [2011]

The Element of Surprise was just released on November 29th and it's already being considered a classic. This is easily the best hip-hop album I've heard in a very long time, every track is dope. One word to describe this album, masterpiece! Those jazz samples are soooo dope. This up-and-coming MC/producer duo, hailing from Brooklyn and Philly, merged to create a record with a timeless sound reminiscent of hip-hop's golden era but with a fresh, updated feel. With no guest appearances or other producers involved, Rashad & Confidence embody the sound real hip-hop heads yearn to hear, going back to the times of Gang Starr and Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth. If you love real authentic hip-hop than I suggest you give this album a listen, I've already listened to it probably about 10 times. And it's a very rare these days when I love every single track on an album. Also another reason why I love this album is because there's 1 producer, 1 emcee, & no guest appearances, the way it should be.

01. Introduction (Produced By: Confidence)
02. Brand New (Produced By: Confidence)
03. The City (Produced By: Confidence)
04. Understand (Produced By: Confidence)
05. Rumors Of War (Produced By: Confidence)
06. Days Of My Youth (Produced By: Confidence)
07. (Interlude) (Produced By: Confidence)
08. Pen On Display (Produced By: Confidence)
09. Shining (Produced By: Confidence)
10. Pass Me By (Produced By: Confidence)
11. (Interlude) (Produced By: Confidence)
12. They Keep Asking Me (Produced By: Confidence)
13. Let Me Explain (Produced By: Confidence)
14. All Year Round (Produced By: Confidence)
15. The Breakup Song (Produced By: Confidence)

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