Fear Of God Review

First let me start this by putting my first impressions, which were written the day fear of god dropped: Let me preface this by saying I love the Clipse and Pusha T, but this tape off first listen did not live up to the hype. I think that we as fans expect too much out of artists, but this is especially so after countless delays. Pusha is not any less of a lyricist than he has been in the past, but I just expected more. This tape is a SOLID 7 and has potential to move up after a few listens. I was hoping for more original beats and production from Yeezy. I do expect his solo debut to be much better with the Louie Vutton Don producing for him.

This review has been one of the hardest for me to write up to this date. I love Pusha T and all of his music. I don't think it is possible for him not to bring great lyrical content to each verse he spits on. It might be hard for some to understand because of the coke metaphors, regardless they are quality lyrics. This tape does not disappoint at all in lyrical content fashion. When I first put the tape on I had the music bumping but I would say I heard it more than I listened to it. That's why it's important to give music a good run-through before you consider dishing out a rating. The initial response was a 7 and I can easily say it has risen since the opening day.

When liking an artist for so long and so much anticipation for a tape you as a fan are expecting an album. There definitely some phenomenal beats on here, however 1/3 of the tracks are recycled beats. I thought long and hard about this issue. Pusha T is an accomplished artist with AT LEAST 1 classic album under his belt. I believe he should be given some leeway when choosing not to drop all original content. However, as a fan I wanted more of the original stuff. We know who Pusha Thorton is, a dopeboy who feels bad about his past but also enjoys spending the money he has made from it. I don't want him to change who who is or change his subject matter, but one place I wish there was more creativity with this tape is with the beats.



Toast to progress as I'm staring out my condo/ Made it this far and I ain't never been a Tonto/ EEUUGHKK! as you compare me to a fucking rookie/ you can't respect the new school when you played hookie

For y'all that don't know Tonto was a Native American who worked with the Lone Ranger on TV to the demise of his own people aka a snitch. Then to have a little shot at the new school is classic Pusha. The beat is real smooth and has a great sample which I haven't been able to place yet (guess that sample hint)



Now I know some of you will say "you've been doggin him for not using original beats, how can this be one of your favorites?" the answer is point blank - Pusha kills this. There are so many lines that I could chose to highlight but this to me is why I like Pusha and he does a better job explaining it in 2 bars than I can in a 500 word review
"See my verse I let you tag along/ Swim in the oasis of this drug dealer Babylon"
He takes me to where he is on every verse and that's something 95% of rappers have trouble doing.



This is my favorite song on the tape. The thing that separates the Clipse and Pusha is they tell you about the triumphs and the mental tug of war they have for selling this powder and rocks. You also here some crazy punchlines on here. Not to mention beats like these are what I am expecting to hear on the CD.

I rep VA! Pusha T is VA! He made the Anthem for this great state. Needless to say he is one of my favorite rappers. I remember in high school people would have legitimate debates on who had the better album between Lord Willin' and Get Rich or Die Tryin. I have such a connection to this rapper on so many levels. But, I gotta keep it real with myself and everyone that reads this site. I wanted to give this tape a 10 sooo bad. I can't do it though because my credibility is on the line. This tape is an 8.25 with the potential to rise. There are classic songs on this tape that will be on my ipod until the end of time. But the lack of creativity in beat selection really held this back from being the album that it could have been. Add 4 more original tracks and remove the recycled ones you have the Mixtape of the Year. With that said you will most certainly see this on my top 10 at the end of the year.

I reside in VA/ Ride in VA/ Most likely when I die, I'm gon' die in VA