Check out this track from a new artist – Poe Picasso. The dude Blogxilla sent me over his link for review, and naturally I did my research. Here’s part of his bio off his Myspace Page:
Who is Poe Picasso?
Messianic (mes•si•an•ic) Adj. 1. Relating to the belief that someone or something will bring about a complete transformation of the existing social order.
In this time of need, we will all look to one, Poe Picasso. In hip-hop’s darkest hour, He brings truth to the light, sparking fire in the darkness. He embodies the artistic ingenuity of Pablo Picasso and the vivid imagery of Edgar Allan Poe; part artist, part poet; part MC, part noble savant.
Hailing from the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, Poe Picasso elicits the type of praise and admiration that was once only reserved for New York’s holy trinity (Biggie, Jay-Z & Nas). A street scholar fully immersed in the art form and culture, Poe has evoked comparisons to some of NYC’s most highly regarded MC’s. Exposure to the vaunted work of luminaries past, coupled with the culturally diverse sounds emanating through the borough of Kings has molded Poe’s unique musical outlook and sound. That sound is further enhanced by the innovative and dynamic duo of Problem Child and Architect, Poe’s childhood friends and in-house producers.
Picassos flow reminds me of a Boot Camp Click meets Mos & Talib. Conscious rap meets punchlines, without beating you over the head with a lecture. Dude seems confident. I’m defintiely going to keep my eyes open for more of his work.
Download| Poe Picasso – Speaking in Tongues
Check out his mixtape too
Download | Exhibit A: The Real Hip-Hop Project
