Album Review: Lyrics Born “Everywhere at Once”

Lyrics Born - Everywhere at Once

So let me preface my words with this — I’ve come to expect both brilliance and excellence from Hip Hop’s Lyrics Born (aka “LB”). Just check his discography, both solo-wise and with Latyrx, and you’ll see what I mean, I’m sure.  :)

With that said, Everywhere At Once does not disappoint. Upon my initial listen I noticed two things right away. The first is that LB’s recent years of touring with a live band has definitely helped sharpen his artistry, as well as better refine his unique sound. Also, you get a taste of his “Variety Show” mix tape series as he employs some mixing techniques to seamlessly blend some of the transitions between songs.

At first I must admit that I was a little thrown off with a more pop-friendly sound on some of his tracks. “Top Shelf” features an Akon-esque hook and “Do You Buy It?” is reminiscent of Gwen Stefani’s “What Are You Waiting For?”. But with that said that’s not at all to say he doesn’t come correct with his fonkay bad self lyrically or musically! LB represents that Bay Area funk most definitely! Just check the sincere difference of perspectives between man and woman on “Differences,” the thick funk-laden track, “Cakewalk,” and LB’s lead single, “I Like It, I Love It.”

As previously illustrated, LB chooses some good lyrical content, further expanding on several personal levels with topics of self-confidence (”Don’t Change” and “Cakewalk”), finding purpose in life (”The World Is Calling”), and the loss of a beloved friend (”Whispers”).But that doesn’t mean that this album is purely intellectual. Rather it is a well packaged vibrant party. Matter of fact, it’s like having an intimate party with a small group of friends, where there’s enough synergy to make it hype, but yet stimulating enough that there’s depth to the time spent together. And that’s what you get with LB’s Everywhere At Once!

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August 24, 2008 | Filed Under Hip Hop Reviews 

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