Grafh's Preview - this year's best album that you haven't heard

I've been reading a few early "best hip-hop albums this year" lists (see Ian and Bol's).

Two trends I see. First, people seem to feel this year so far has sucked for hip-hop. Secondly, no one has listed Grafh's debut album, The Preview. I think the two are related.

The Preview is a great intro to Grafh's unique flow and glowing charisma that rose him up the ranks of the crowded mixtape scene. The disc plays like a collection of his greatest hits, rather than a polished album. And that's on purpose. As the title suggests, this is just a preview of your boy's ability, until his label situation gets straightened out (Grafh is on Blackhand Ent. which is under the Damon Dash Music Group).

However, even as a glimpse of Grafh's talent, this album is top ten material for this year. Don't sleep.

- Grafh's official website
- Ron Mexico's review of Grafh's video for Put It In the Air
- I Ain't Playin feat. Stat Quo video (recommended)
- Ahsmi's review at Mixtape Box
 

Comments

[dave park]

i wasn't too into this one Hashim, but i'll give it another listen today.

[Rizoh]

Hashim, I'm not surprised at all. Grafh is one of the most underrated rappers around.

[douglasmartin]

i didn't even know grafh was dropping this year! finally; a hip-hop release to be excited about that doesn't have mf doom's name on it.

[Rizoh]

what's wrong with MF Doom?

[dj mirateck]

yeah, i don't know how i feel about grafh either. there are a lot of good reviews for this mixtape, but i wasn't feelin it. maybe i'll give it another try.

[metal faced villian]

>what's wrong with MF Doom?

nothing man.
dude was just sayin that of late, the nicest hip hop has been mf doom (or his alter egos)productions

if guys on damon dash music group... he better shop a new label. that guy spends his companies budgets on wearing a new pair of socks every day