Inlikealion by Grampaw Moses

Inlikealion is the first rap album by N2D. Released in early March 2024 as the prequel to the predictably titled Outlikealamb released late March 2024, it marks the next twist in a genre that has been stagnated in unnecessary negativity (think misogyny, homophobia, racism, classism, materialism, overvalued egos and violence). Y'aint gonna hear any of that beau crap on an N2D rap track.

Offering an alternative, Inlikealion is a clean take on a range of topics and kicks off tackling false accusations on the opening track Trapped Inna Rap CD. Hear it for yourself, the first hand account of being taken into custody by local police on accusations of theft made by a local record store owner. The final words sum it up: "There's one thing you should know: This happened oh so long ago. And ever since that day, it's changing me in every way." In other words, we continue to grow around and beyond moments that may have once bound us.

Go Down Tryin is not likely the first dis track on bullies but from the perspective of an educated witness, track 2 is an eviscerating admonishment of the type of clown who picks on other people when they're learning something. I just wanna stress less, my intention, I'm a go down trying.

Salt Cave entails the benefit of ions that can be ingested through hanging out in one for an hour. You gotta keep your socks off in one of those, but other than that, its dope on hope.

Better of the Too is a gem in 3/4 time. If you ain't down with N2D after that bit of fact, it'll never happen. But since you are, be it known that the subtle message of track 4 is that some places are different. You gotta be alert and make up your own mind.

THAWAWO is an uplifting look on the handling of grief. Losing a parent is a bummer and yet there is an eternal bond that remains intact. It's this bond that runs through the message "things have a way of working out."

If you're into horses, Taking Troy Road will surely delight. Based on a true deal managed by Sugar Valley Farm's owner Joe McLead, track six is all about what stallions from Australia go to do in Delaware, Ohio.

Rounding out Inikealion is Starship Hardship, a hip track for when you need to get your pop and lock on. It aint the best tune here, but it's the longest track on the album and holds a beat that bites backwards.

Grampaw Moses is the rapper name for the person named Noah Clay Phipps. For the past 2 years he has written 3 pages every morning an as a result, transformed into this version of himself as an artist. Listen to him on all the commercial platforms as well as here.

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