Forbidden Dialect: More Than Your Money’s Worth

Had a long day at the daily 9-5, so I’m sittin here with a glass of Flor de Cana going through the inbox looking for some good hip hop to post. Unfortunately about 80% of the 200 emails sitting in the inbox is straight trash (sorry, real talk).  If you send music to KN.com, pay attention to what we post. I don’t really wanna hear a song called, “In Love Wit Yo Booty”.

Anyway, I’m in straight hip hop haven right now as I’m sittin here chilling to this album from Forbidden Dialect. Boom Bap Hip Hop at it’s finest… just what the doctor ordered.

The Forbidden Dialect is a Columbus, Georgia-based hip-hop collective composed of 6 artists from a diversity of backgrounds. Over 10 years ago the Dialect first impacted (or shall we say, created) the local hip-hop scene; becoming an influential act within backpacker, intellectual, b-boy, and even skater social circles. Each emcee holds his own, being a skilled lyricist in the most technical of ways. Their rich story telling, rhythmatic poetry, and urgent social commentary go hand and hand with refreshing and unique beats, influenced by bebop jazz, drum & bass, classic break beats, and Latin music. The Dialect’s sound is completed by occasional turntablism and invited live musicians, all with a deep respect for the creative and cultural aspect of hip-hop music.