#42 - Lukah - When the Black Hand Touches You REVIEW

(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro)  You know that feeling when you just KNOW you’re witnessing the start of something great? That’s how I felt with Lukah when I heard When the Black Hand Touches You. Memphis MC Lukah has the lyrical sophistication of a seasoned veteran, and the perspective of a middle-aged man with a lot of life experience, stemming from the tough life lessons he learnt from the streets, as well as from the birth of his son. But what makes Lukah's raps that much more impressive is that it isn't just rapping for rapping sake. There is real substance to these rhymes. I get Scarface vibes from the subject matter, and from how wise Lukah comes off on this album. Obviously, I’m not a street dude.... but rap at its best sheds light and connects you to a life that may be foreign to you, and that’s what Lukah successfully did on this album because I feel the high stakes life, and the related harsh consequences when listening to this. Lukah so eloquently illustrates the psyche and the realities of this life with fierce detail. Lukah raps with so much conviction. This guy not only has a relentlessly passionate flow, but lyrically Lukah's raps are jam-packed with such clever turns of phrases, that are somehow matched by the potent subject matter. This is the most hard-hitting lyrical performance I’ve heard in a long time.  I really do feel like I have stumbled upon the next great rapper, because the foundation of Lukah as an artist is solid as hell. His lyrical ability is A1, he has an authentic POV on life, and his sound is already refined and aligned with his style.  This is one of those rare times where early listeners can be the first in on true greatness. Buying this Lukah album is like buying the Gamestop stock before it blew up... except unlike Gamestop, the value of Lukah will not be pumped up artificially. And in a just world, Lukah's stock will continue to reach the stars in the realest way possible. But in reality, I'm not in the business of trying to predict who will be the next hot star in rap... I am simply here to tell you my opinion on the quality of the art. This artist Lukah and this album When the Black Hand Touches You... is the fucking shit! RMPP Preferred Cut: "GHOST" Stream/Buy When the Black Hand Touches You here: https://lukah.bandcamp.com/album/when-the-black-hand-touches-you  -- For music submissions and/or private feedback, DM me @rohview on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at [email protected] Let's stay connected! Find me here: https://rmpp.carrd.co/