Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon – Beautifully Black (2023) (Limited Edition Vinyl LP)

Vinyl LP pressing. Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon levels up again on the album Beautifully Black, entirely produced by fellow underground legend Navy Blue. Navy would be a premier choice for collaboration for anyone who knows their rap music, but with someone as talented as Jah-Monte on the mic the results outclass any expectations with ease. Elsesser's production is smooth and luxurious, a perfect fit for someone of Jah-Monte's rapping calibre. The two part 'The Missing Link / The Sneaky link' is exemplary of this style, the MC'ing on top form but also giving plenty of breathing space for the classically-influenced beat. Not only does Navy match his energy on each of these 11 tracks, he also creates a kind of cohesion often missing on full albums from single rapper/producer combos. It's been a while since the last time Jah-Monte tapped in with a single artist like this, so to position himself alongside Navy like this is a move that feels as calculated as it does organic.
 
 FORMAT: Vinyl LP
 CONDITION: Brand New
 DISC SIZE: 12"
 GENRE: Rap / Hip Hop
 LABEL: RRC Music
 NO. OF DISCS: 1
 
 TRACKLIST:
 A1 The Missing Link / The Sneaky Link 4:31
 A2 Where Are You? Part II 3:22
 A3 More Than Gold Featuring – Phiik 1:51
 A4 Tried Your Best Featuring – Kelly Moonstone 3:13
 A5 Telfar & Karl Kani Featuring – Kelly Moonstone 2:53
 B1 I Miss You ft. Navy Blue Featuring – Navy Blue 3:02
 B2 We Up On This Side ft Messiah Featuring – Messiah! 2:53
 B3 We Locked Boo 3:31
 B4 Forever Love 2:31
 B5 Popping In The Big Apple 2:55
 B6 Complex & Pitchfork Opinions 3:34