Poison Pen ‎– Pick Your Poison (The Mark Of The East) (2007) (CD) (FLAC + 320 kbps)

Poison Pen not your typical MC. The Brooklyn born and raised, son of a preacher man, is poised to deliver one of the most entertaining albums of the year with his solo debut album The Money Shot. Pen describes the album as an aural, rap, climax “Where everything builds up to that particular moment nothing else (before that) matters.”

Pen is one of the founding members of the rap indie click Stronghold. Members of the crew include (Breez Evaflowin’, C Rayz Walz and Immortal Technique). The track, “The 2nd Amendment” featuring Immortal Technique is a controversial rap duet about the right to bear arms. Pen explains, “It’s a constitutional right to carry weapons as a citizen; people abuse the right.” As Immortal Technique and Pen trade rhymes it become clear what can happen when these two MCs are tested.

This album is an extension of Pen’s persona and a view into another side of his personality. He explains that with this album, “Some people know me from years of battling, this is me entertaining people. I don’t want people to think that I’m the nicest rapper on the planet. I proved I was nice when I was 18. I’m just trying to bug out and entertain.” This album has a lighter tone and the colorful rhymes combined with odes to alcohol and drunken shenanigans will bring a smile to anyone’s face. Songs, “Drunk and Don’t Care”, “One Drink, Two Drink” and “BK’s Fat Boy” showcase Pen’s wit and sense of humor.

But it’s not all shots and giggles, as the music gets a little darker when it turns into a “Brooklyn Party” and Pen joins forces with M.O.P. on “Magnifique”. This rowdy track features the double time feel of a down south beat mixed with the hydro bass and vibe of the west coast. Pen wanted to join forces with them because, “People have been saying we should get on a track for years and I wanted to do a real collaboration.” Continuing the walk on the wild side, Pen also worked with Silkk Da Shocker from New Orleans, “Shut Up” and the notorious Gille Da Kid, “Goons Are Us.” Pen wanted to work with Gillie a kindred rhyme spirit. “Gillie’s been hot in the streets for a minute. When I hear certain people that I think would make good music together I decide to pick them.” He handpicked his producers and beats the same way. “The beats have to knock, I don’t like soft beats.”

The albums’ production goes from heavy samples to gritty jams that can move the block as easily as a boom box creating a specific sound that is equal parts, hardcore hip hop and whimsical cuts that provide a peek into the complicated mind of Poison Pen. He still finds time to contribute to his journal on Hip Hop Game, tour around the world and continues making quality music.

1 Brooklyn Board Of Tourism (Intro)
2 Who Are You ?
3 Bed Stuy Bestbuy
4 Foul Play
5 Stoopid
6 Fif N Da Mornin
7 Pussy Featuring – Kalossal
8 Cash Or Pain
9 Emveez In Here
10 Grizzly
11 Slash
12 My Blockbusters
13 The Stuy
14 Copland Featuring – Diabolic, Fatz Da Assassin, Goodtime Slim, Immortal Technique
15 Just Don’t Have Time
16 Stronghold Movement Featuring – Breez Evahflowin*, Immortal Technique
17 Outro: DJ Static

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