Gothic Theatre
Killah Priest
From Wu Tang Clan
Rap isn’t all about rags to excessive riches anymore. Thanks to die-hard lyricists like Nas and Eminem, hip-hop has finally started to move out of the superficial thrill of material excess and more towards an elevated position of lyrical enlightenment. Although he never surrendered his poetic authenticity, Killah Priest couldn’t have picked a better time to present his spiritually minded fourth album, Black August. In an effort to cleanse rap’s tainted state, the Brooklyn rapper (born Walter Reed) has created a solid collection of beats, rhymes, and life that not only showcases his dedication to the art of MCing, but also introduces a fresh crop of producers whose rich soundscapes stand strong behind Killah Priest’s dense scripture.
