Casual is back! It’s a beautiful thing, baby! Back in 1994, Hieroglyphics was riding high with the classic “93 Till Infinity” by Souls Of Mischief and “No Need For Alarm” by Del The Funky Homosapian. Casual came out with the very dope “Fear Itself” which spawned hits like “Me-O-Mi-O” with the similar banging Domino/Hiero production style. Fast forward to 2001, The Hieroglyphics family lp (“3rd Eye Vision”) came out along with “Both Sides Of The Brain” and “Deltron 3030” by Del along with the very dope but very slept-on “Trilogy: Conflict, Climax, & Resolution” by Souls Of Mischief. Now, Casual is back with his first “real” album in 7 years titled “He Think He Raw”. For those of you who never picked up “Fear Itself”, Casual is known for ripping the mic on songs like “ Jaw Gymnastics” by Del, “Interrogation” and “ Limitations” by Souls Of Mischief and various dope tracks on “3rd Eye Vision”. While some may think Del is a little out there with time-travel in Deltron 3030 and others my think Pep Love is a little too much on a spiritual journey of mind-expansion and ascension, Casual brings the Hiero-crew down to earth and back to East Oakland, California. He’s like the guy next door. He’s an MC, and a hungry one at that with an angry pit bull like flow and wild attitude. I don’t know why he calls himself “Casual” because his delivery is very wild and energetic. Even though some tracks are just basically spitting hardcore rhymes, there is a little variety to the topics. Some may be weary about the club-tracks and tracks about episodes with females, but throughout the LP,    Casual remains Casual. He maintains his sense of humor and his fun-loving persona. It sounds like he had a good time making this LP.
    The album kicks off with “Same O.G.”, produced by Ghetto Prose. A voice yells “We gonna get down!” This is a slow/mid-tempo joint where Causal basically states that success hasn’t changed him as the hook goes, “..Just because I got my own CD – And I’m probably on T.V. – It ain’t no changing me – I’m the Same –Ol – G. –(who is he?) A cat from a planet called ‘get busy’ – Snatch your wizzy so fast, you get dizzy – We gonna make it rain – hot ones to ya brain!…”  The beat hits hard and the haunting trumpet reminds me of the trumpet from “C’mon Wit Da Get Down” by Artifacts. This is a dope track. It’s loose in its approach but maintains its tightness at the same time. Casual’s energy is at an apex when he rips the mic: “..Another predicament.. Been in the thick of it when niggas get ignorant – and it ain’t hard to figure it out when a nigga’s about to lose ligaments...” dope hardcore hip-hop!
    “Love Dat”, produced by Casual features Vocals by Omega who only sings in small parts and in the background. There are no R&B hooks on this LP but there are some singers who add their 2 cents in all the right places. This is a funky cut with a much lighter beat that old Hiero fans may not like at first. This one grew on me and Casual’s energy helped. The hook starts the song off “.. I’m a make my n*ggas LOVE THAT! I’m killing this sh*t, stealing this sh*t because n*ggas still feeling this sh*t. Show me where your LOVE AT!?!..” and Omega sings “cuz ain’t nothing wrong with that…” As the slow slightly light electronic beat pulses along, Casual gives us some insight into his lifestyle and his world. “…Came out to early and signed the wrong deal / Now Gerry Brown moving in those navy seals…. Got them wishing to be hotter / while me and Fay play in the bay like sea otters…” At of all the Hiero-camp, Causal and Del have the most humorous punch lines and this LP is filled with them. This is a tight song that may catch people off-guard at first.
    “Studio D” produced by Domino and Casual is one of those straight-spitting songs that backpackers and true freestyle heads love. This one hits hard like Domino usually hits us. People who were caught off-guard by Casual’s production on “Love That” will regain their faith in the man. As the slow but very hard beat rolls along. The melody seems like it’s out of an action movie. It reminds me of the amazing “Interrogation” from Souls Of Mischief. Another cool thing about this track is that there is no hook!!! Just Casual spitting raw rhymes! Between verses, it’s just talking about which rhyme he should spit. “ Second verse, I wonder who I’m checking first. /  B*tch n*ggas suck d*ck, what’s worse? / I’d rather kick it with some b*tches than some b*tch ass n*ggas who act all fictitious. / See, he can’t handle his drugs, he f*cked up! Disrespecting the thugs like n*gga what!…” Causal thinks he is raw because  he is! This song proves it. No structure, just dope, hard beats and extremely rough rhymes. This is dope!
    “Turf Dirt” produced by SD-50's is the first of a handful of songs about women. This beat hits hard too. The snares hit with a rugged slam and melody is a thick, bottom-heavy orchestra-like theme. The hook by Casual is said with much energy: “…She’s turf dirt / ain’t worth the skirt / have her slapped on her nasty ass before work / She all in the club, Ready to act up / She turf dirt / I said she’s turf dirt / Ain’t worth the work / Fall in love with a girl like that you get hurt. / She all in the club, ready to act up! / She turf dirt..” This is some hardcore rhyming over a very hardcore beat. There’s no way that this would be a single and that’s the beauty of it. Although it’s not my favorite song lyrically, the beat is incredible and I can feel the intense energy and anger coming from the emcee.
    “We Don't Get Down Like That” is produced by Toure' and features the reggae styled vocals by Major Terror. The  hook’s reggae style sounds dope in the background. “…We don’t get down like that / Even though it might look our sound like that / N*gga give a F*ck around and get down like that / For real! For real!…” Major Terror just does his raga-thing in the background, singing the hook along with Casual. Casual has some funny yet sinister rhymes in his verses too. “I’ll pull this 85 fleet up on your lawn /  and snatch up your first-born like Ali-on’ or Sean… Benet and send you on your way / Everything you love could be on it’s way…” This is a cool song with tons of energy.
    “He Think He Raw”  produced by Casual has a similar electronic production style to beat in “Love That”. Casual sings the hook on this one: “..Diamonds in the back / Sunroof or drop / Sparking through the scene on 4-15’s / He think he raw! / Money in the sack / Sunroof or drop / Skating through the scene with the gangster lean / He think he raw..” This upbeat song is actually pretty funny as it turns into a track where Casual macks out. At first listen, it sounds like a radio-friendly dance song but it’s really not. Sure, there are images of balling and cars throughout the song along with clubs and money but Casual’s delivery and flow are something to admired on this one. It’s an anthem in some ways.
    “Mine In A Bad Way” produced by Casual has this intense orchestra-like melody over a more computerized beat. It’s a very good combination. The strings give it a great atmosphere as the sentiments of the song are about getting ahead, getting money and just getting it all… and the hunger that goes along with it. Casual sings the hook,  “…I need mine in a bad way / Trying to live everyday like it’s Saturday / Alize’ then we slide to a matinee’ / I need a b*tch to break bread like everyday / I need mine, I need mine in a bad way…” The strings in the melody and the hook make this song stick my head. It’s very addictive.
    “New Wave Freak” features Veronica & Dada on the hook was produced by Casual. As soon as the song starts,  those funky horns make your head nod up and down without control. This is one funky ass song. Again, when you think Casual is using electronic and lighter production on some songs, he hits back with a strong, banging song. Loud, upbeat, catchy and very funky, I can imagine this song on the radio while maintaining its hardcore Hiero-credibility. Both Dada and Veronica rap the hook. Dada: “ I need a new wave freak / Pretty ass feet / Pedicure, manicure / ??? physique / If I’m chasing a dream and it’s just ain’t true, then boo, I’ma settle for you.” Then, Veronica raps, “ I need a new wave babe / Pushing escalade / TV’s, 20’s, so you know he paid / If I’m chasing a dream and it just ain’t true, then boo, I’ma settle for you…” Casual’s energy when he spitting his verses is extremely energetic. You can feel how amped he was when he was spitting this in the studio. Some may not be able to look past the catchy chorus but Casual truly puts it down in his verses about the episodes with the opposite sex. “…Top billing / I only f*ck with b*tches who don’t f*ck with feelings / So when I’m bare-back, I ain’t stuck with chillins (childrens)/ N*gga need to wear a hat and start f*cking around / Don’t get stuck in the ground / Sticking your d*ck in every duck in the town…” At first, I thought this song was only good because of the beat but I love the hook and Casual’s verses are dope. He brings a raw energy to this track that represents not only his attitude but also the attitude for the album.
    “Windows” produced by A.G. is a very slow and sinister sounding song. I am not sure if A.G. is the same one from D.I.T.C. This sounds more west coast that the typical D.I.T.C. stuff. The song is about having sex in your car. Casual sings the hook in this spooky and stoned out voice: “..Come on, let’s fog up these windows / Turn up the bump and smoke a little indo / I wanna f*ck but I don’t wanna spend doe / What’s the deal? / Baby, I wanna f*ck in the automobile…” Casual displays his storytelling abilities on this track as he rhymes about his episodes of sex in the car. The beat does not sound anything like a Hieroglyphics beat due to the keyboards and the keyboard sound effects that sound somewhat like slow G-funk or something you would find on a Kurupt or Snoop Dogg album. As serious sounding as Casual is, you can’t help but laugh at the sentiments of the song. Overall, it’s a fun song and perfect to ride to.
    “I Gotta Get Down”, produced by the Alchemist, is a rocking song that shows that the Alchemist and Hiero make a good combination. The beat hits hard as the up-tempo snares hit. There is this chainsaw buzzing-like effect that drills along becoming the melody. In a way, it is almost like a rock song. The melody (that I described as chainsaw-like) uses a guitar to it but it’s tweaked in a way that makes it mysterious. Casual rocks the hook with an intense energy: “…Is it hot or not? / Shoot the shot, I got / (glock?) to pop / On every n*gga who rocks the spot / I got – ta – get down! / I got – ta – get down!…” This is an extremely dope song. One of the best on the album and I hope that Alchemist and Hiero work together again. Casual also does a great job on his verses too: “…So many fables from labels, it’s hard to stay stable / But a N*gga stay up like seat-backs on tray tables /  Peep that! / On any luncheon that I speak at / I’m pitifully ridiculing weak cats / For being ridiculous with the sh*t they bust / I can tell you’re sniffing dust / Trying to riff with us… I’m the flyest / On papyrus / Look deep into my iris / And try to deny us…” Damn, this is a dope joint!!! I can actually see this being a single.
    “Snaggle Puss” produced by A.G. brings the electro-beat back to the album as Casual changes into a very colorful character, who he calls “Snagglepuss”. The electronic beat pulses like a harder Timbaland  due to the hard pings and bass-heavy drones. It’s a cool track, which is somewhat reminiscent of the production on “Both Sides Of The Brain”  due to the computer and electronic-influence. Casual’s rhymes are rough, jagged and humorous as he tells about his pimped-out ghetto alter ego. Casual sings the hook in a funny melody too: “This Snagglepuss! / Known famous in the ghetto! / If it’s cracking, then he’s packing heavy metal! / Got some sh*t for every level! (N*gga don’t try me!) – It’s the S to N to the A to G!…”  The hook is not only funny but also very catchy without being corny. Casual’s performance on the 2nd verse is smoother than the first verse: “..Snagglepuss, the coolest cat in town / He flipped the game / Rats trying to track him down. /…./ You can catch Snag with the four-four mag / On the solo / Swerving around the potholes on the momo’s / on some town sh*t you know though / A fo-doe / a crew of fly hoes on the suicide does….” This song is funny.. a ghetto superhero type who just doesn’t give a F*ck! All he likes is women, weed, cars and pleasure. “See some of ya’ll n*ggas should know me from be-foe’ / I’m the one  who could get an O.G. to G-O / Snagglepuss buss caps at cha / then, laugh at cha! / Track ya down, bleeding on the ground and stab at cha!..” The apex of hedonism. This is a great song. Give it a chance because it caught me off guard at first but it’s worth the attention of any hip-hop fan that likes songs about alter ego and funny lyricism.
     “Talk Boss” produced by Toure is an incredible song. This upbeat driving track is filled with scratches and the vocal sample sliced up of Cappadonna saying “ Talk boss featuring words that kill..” The beat is banging and the scratches give it an awesome atmosphere to the track. It’s quick and deadly and Casual’s energy is once again at it’s peak level. The Cappadonna sample is used intertwined with the hook for an amazing effect. Casual: “You know the deal – to stack skrill for the house on the hill –The couch – to the wheels – From thousands to mills / Cuz I’m a…”  and then Cappadona is scratched “ Talk boss featuring words that kill..” and Casual comes back “ You heard that!?!? / that’s real!!..” The weird keyboard effects in the background are not too upfront to make you lose your attention. It’s the beat, the scratching and Casual’s performance which makes this one of the dopest and most energetic tracks on the album. Casual’s 2nd verse is where he goes off  “…I’m angry! / This rap sh*t’s done changed me! / Molding me into a man / While mom’s still holding me / So, I’ma do what I can to keep putting checks in your hand / for 30 grand / Like Kool Moe Dee  / O-G / Damn near O.D’d of an O-Z….. I’m in these hoes’ hair like Pantene Pro-V…” It doesn’t really get better than this. The scratching has been a foundation in hip-hop music and many groups and/or artist do not use it much anymore. Luckily, “Both Sides Of The Brain”  and  “Trilogy”  had some. Casual joins them with this aspect. This is an incredible song! Some think it’s the best joint on the album and I can’t disagree with that. From the first time I heard it till now, it gets better every time.
    “Blind Date” featuring Vocals by Steph Hogg was produced by Casual. This joint uses a thick piano sample and slow/mid-tempo beat. Casual sings the hook and Steph Hogg doesn’t sing but sort of rap-sings her responses. Casual sings: “I wanna take you out” Steph Hogg: “Well, baby, come and get it”. Casual: “And then we making out” Steph Hogg: “I’m married to dem n*ggas”. Casual: “Baby, do you work out?” Steph Hogg: “No doubt! No doubt!” Casual: “I wanna turn you out” All through this you can hear Causal saying “Blind date! Blind date!” in the background. This is probably the worst track on the LP and it’s not wack. Casual spits decent verses and the beat is very cool if you can get past the very catchy boy-girl convo thing in the hook.
    “The Shakedown” produced by Evidence of Dilated Peoples is a cool track but was not as dope as I was expecting from a Hiero-Dilated Peoples collaboration. The Evidence produced “Sounscience” by Souls Of Mischief was dope even if it was one that had to grow on you. This is similar in the grow-on you sense. The beat is dope with its creepy cartoon-comedy horns and the slow tempo beat. The hook by Casual is one that grows on you. “I can give a f*ck who honey kissing / Money missing? Make me turn to Sonny Liston / Mercenery on a mission. / enter intuition / Condition / For all the bullsh*t you’re dishing..” It actually is a dope track due to the beat and the verses. The hunger of hook is one that caught me off –guard at first but after a couple of listens, I realize that it is a very tight track. Casual’s 2nd verse ha his incredible flow to it : “ …My rap entraps and reenacts the facts / That’s just part of the art of rhyme tactics / Get checked over the ice, I hit hat tricks / Hit them in the right spot in their head and they hit back flips…” The haunting horn and the slow beat gives Casual a dope background for him to rip the microphone.
    “It'll All Come Around” produced by A.G. is the “positive” track where Casual gives inspiration. It works too… very well. The sentiments are basically that things do work out. A.G.’s slow and almost RnB-like beat flows with an ease as Casual sings the hook with feeling: “ It’ll all come around / Right now / Don’t trip cuz you’re down /   Stop slipping boy! Get your as up! You know this opportunity ain’t nothing to pass up...” This is where the lyrics get a little deeper and all about self-examination. It reminds me of the positive energy that came from “Labcabincalifornia” by Pharcyde. We live in tough times and Casual has known them too. This is his message to the people that things do work out and for us to take advantage of any and all opportunities we may encounter. Casual’s verses are dead aimed at someone who he can probably see himself in: “.. Man, I got problems so big, I can’t talk to nobody / So shotty / All I can do is go party / Hit the club and wile out / Thug and pal out / With 2 or 3 gals about to do me now /…/ I spend many night getting in dirt like minibikes / Sipping on Remi hoping that God will give me light…” Behind the party and the essential mack-out rhymes, there are still rhymes about struggle and personal tribulations: “Yesterday, I woke up broke with my  kids hungry  / I’ve been put through some sh*t / what it is homey? / I couldn’t afford no food cept for Mickie D’s/ I got a gambling problem, I lost 20 G’s….” This track gives insight to Casual as a man and not just an MC. Not corny at all, and certainly not wack, this is very well done song and a good one to begin ending the LP.
    “We Dem” produced by Casual, is the final track on this LP. The slow beat drives along and the short keyboard melody are perfect for such a short little outro-type track. “I told Dorothy, I’m you’re dog! So, f*ck Toto!”, Casual says as one of his many funny lines. Casual’s deliver is dope on this track as he says “ We Dem” in the background while he kicks his verses. “I’m thinking about the bigger scene ! / And I rule the world, I’ma tell you what a n*gga mean…” There’s no singing, just Casual spitting the hook with his melodic style. The hook goes : “I got b*tches that f*ck till their legs do spasms / And all you gotta do is ask dem…/ I got patnas that show one or blow one  with the po’ one / All you gotta do is ask dem…” This is a cool way to end the LP off and Casual’s verses are like a roller coaster ride, riding through tongue twisters and multiple rhyme styles all in one verse. It’s a short song that is a dope and mellow way to end the LP off..
    The BEATS are all dope many of the Ol’ Hiero heads may be turned off by the electronic-influenced beats and the lack of Domino on the LP. Casual, as a producer, shows variety with the beats he produced himself. While “Love That” and “Blind Date” have light snares and kicks but full melodies, he maintains a very hard and funky edge with “New Wave Freak” and the co-production (with Domino) on the very hard hitting  “Studio D”. The real automatic hard hitting beats come from SD-50’s, Toure, Domino, Ghetto Prose and The Alchemist. A.G. brings a more West coast G-funk sound with synths and various keyboard effects. As a whole, the beats range between the beats on “Trilogy” by Souls Of Mischief to the beats on “3rd Eye Vision” and also something that Hiero never did before. The electronic beats are not Timbaland rip-offs but they do fit a certain style. As a whole, Hieroglyphics have evolved and become more mature both lyrically and beat-wise. The PRODUCTION varies from decent to very, very dope. “Talk Boss” is an excellent example of superb production. Toure (who also produced “ We Don’t Get Down Like That”) shows a hunger with beats that not only sound thick but hard hitting as well. The Alchemist produced “I Gotta Get Down” along with the Domino/Casual produced “Studio D” hit very hard. The funky and looser beats like the Casual produced “New Wave Freak” and the slinky and spooky sounding Evidence produced “The Shakedown” give the Lp a nice variety. The lighter electronic beats like “Love Dat” and “Mine In A Bad Way”  produced by Casual is saved by his dope lyrics, performance and his thick melody which he lays over the beats. The thick melody saving a lighter beat is evident on “Mine In A Bad Way”. The orchestra-melody soars through the song making it impossible to get out of your head. On "Both Sides Of The Brain" by Del The Funky Homosapian, Casual produced a banging song called "Jaw Gymnastics" which was very electronic in a way but not as electronic sounding as the other tracks on that album. The thick melody is evident on the self-produced tracks on this LP. “SnagglePuss”, “It’ll All Come Around”  and “Windows” produced by A.G. have that more G-funk feel to it. There is not one song on the LP where  the production and hook are both bad. If the hook is not the best, the production is on point or vice versa. More so than not, the blend between the hook and the production work very well.
 Casual was never a deep or social-conscience lyricist. He leaves the emotional ascension to Pep-Love and the spaced out themes to Del. Casual reminds me of a friend of mine. He likes cars, weed, money, women and partying. Who doesn’t? Some do not look for Hieroglyphics for party joints but there was always something different about Hieroglyphics that separated them from the mainstream hip-hop nation. Casual is the most “normal” MC out of the camp. He’s like the guy who lives next door. Like A Tribe Called Quest, those who didn’t feel the spiritual abstract poetics of Q-tip felt the very normal and regular man style of Phife Dawg.  While many songs like “Window”. “Turf Dirt”, and “Blind Date” deal with the humor and craziness of women and relationships, the LP does possess a lyrical variety. “Studio D” has the straight hardcore rhyme spitting while “Snagglepuss” has the comedic alter-ego theme. “It’ll All Come Around” and “Mine In A Bad Way” deal with problems with the struggle,  money and success. Then, there’s the macked out songs with the braggadocio rhymes in “Talk Boss” and “He Think He Raw”. Casual is just a man from East Oakland who can rhyme his ass of. He’s the same man and this is evident in “Same O.G.”. There’s a humor to Casual’s lyrics that is reminiscent of Pharcyde and Del. The sexual escapades actually remind me of Cam’ron.. Still, even though Casual is not extremely deep in serious lyricism like Talib Kweli or Common, he maintains the listener’s attention with very witty punch lines and situations. His attitude alone can give another dimension to his lyrics. His energy then multiplies the dopeness. Overall, Casual is a great emcee with some great lines. He also perfected his delivery, which remains extremely energetic and hungry.
    The originality of “He Think He Raw” is not very high due to the common themes of partying, balling, smoking, and women but he deals with in such a way that it sounds fresh and fun to listen to. “Snagglepuss” is a creative theme, which is his macked out alter ego. The only downfall that many Hiero fans may dislike is the subject matter of cars, weed, women and cash. What saves the album from drowning in uncreative ways, is Casual’s approach to the themes and the sheer attitude he delivers his opinion via his lyrics. At first, some may think that the electronic beats are no original but in fact, they are. There is a thickness to them in some way. If the thickness is not in the actual kicks and snares, the thickness lies in the lush melodies. Even the heavy electronic "SnagglePuss" has these strong keyboard sound effects. Beat-wise, this is very original and innovative for the Hieroglyphics camp like "Both Sides Of The Brain" was for Del.
    The ALBUM FLOW rating on “He Think He Raw” is actually quite high due to the variety in both production and themes. Even though Casual’s delivery on his verses is all hungry and energetic, he sings the hooks or has melodic feels to the hooks, which compliment the rugged style in the verses. A wonderful balance is found and the album. The album is approx. 66 minutes long. And never is boring. Even though some songs are better than others due to themes and hooks, there is not one truly wack track or boring track on the LP. The songs are long enough to get into on a physical and mental level but short enough to keep your attention. There’s a tightness to the LP as a whole, which makes it flow very easily.
    Casual is a HARDCORE rapper and he doesn’t have to sell drugs, shoot people or be a gang member to be considered hardcore. He truly says whatever he feels and gets many things off of his chest. He has no problem letting people know about his gambling problem, frustrations with the record industry and the wild episodes with women. He loves cars, weed, women and partying and even though those themes of getting club crunk have been done before, all of those themes take a backseat to the raw and rugged delivery in his verses. “Studio D” is straight spitting while  “Windows” and “Blind Date” display freaky sexual tales. He’s not trying to act all hard or like a drug dealer. He’s just being himself and that’s truly hardcore. “Talk Boss”, “The Shakedown” and “He Think He Raw” are the most lyrical hardcore tracks on the album because they truly display a strong hunger that fuels his wild delivery in his verses. Even the weaker tracks like "Blind Date" have a hardcore edge because of his crazy attitude and his approach to the topics. He is blatently honest and it becomes very entertaining to listen to. He is proof that an MC does not have to sell drugs, shoot people and get thrown in jail to be hardcore.
    The bottom line is that Hieroglyphics are coming hard and strong on this one. Casual is back and this LP is different from “Fear Itself” but every Hiero-release is different from the next. While “He Think He Raw” is more accessible than “Trilogy” by Souls and “Both Sides Of The Brain” by Del due to the up-beat electronic beats and the universal and common themes of sex, cars, weed and money. While he’s not as creative and innovative as Del in “Both Sides Of The Brain”, he adds normality to the Hieroglyphics camp. It’s not a boring normality at all; it’s an everyday-type album with everyday-type songs. It’s a fun hardcore hip-hop album in the spirit of the debut of  “Bizarre Ride” by Pharcyde but also has the life-affirming and positive value as made evident in “It’ll All Come Around”. Some Hiero-fans may be turned off by the electronics and common themes while some may feel that it is something that Hiero was lacking. Casual is by far, the hungriest MC in Hieroglyphics. His energy and attitude can keep a song dope but the lyrics are there to make me want to listen to this album over and over again. Hopefully, Casual will get some exposure with this LP. I would also love to hear more Alchemist and Hiero collaborations like in “Gotta Get Down”. Casual has always been one of my favorite guests on other Hiero songs and it’s a beautiful thing for both Hiero and hip hop that he’s back. The album is dope, a majority of the beats are dope and Casual’s flow and delivery cannot be denied. This LP has some tracks like “Talk Boss”, “New Wave Freak”, “Gotta Get Down” and “Same O.G.” that jump out at you and others like “The Shake Down” that grow on you. Like “Trilogy” by Souls, it grows on you but this time, it grows on you much faster. I always liked his collabos in the past and now, I like his stuff even more. I will be looking forward to new Casual collabos in the future. Even though there are some shiney and glossy sounds on this album, Casual's raw hunger in his rhymes and delivery make it very entertaining. Along with his hungry delivery and his humor, the catchy hooks give this LP a very high replay value.  Along with the very well done Pep Love album “Ascension”, Hieroglyphics are coming back strong and literally elevating hip-hop. Casual is just one step.  “He Think He Raw”…and he is…

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Beats: 9/10
Production: 9/10
Lyrics: 9/10
Originality/Creativity: 8/10
Album Flow: 9.75/10
Hardcore Rating: 9/10
[ Overall Rating:  9 / 10. ]

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