The project starts with the “intro,” a 1-minute-plus showcase of raw, unfiltered bars from Sonny Kolfax. Over Akai’s solemn backdrop comprising gloomy strings, pads and sparse drums, Kolfax goes off the rails with bars like“Abroad Japan, Shazam classics in foreign lands/I give a damn about the shit you like/‘Cause we ain’t cool, you can catch friendly fire, make your mans retire.” The next track, “t’keyah Crystal” is built on a moody soundscape that evokes reflection. Here, Kolfax flows with ease and takes listeners on a trippy journey with his unorthodox lyricism, such as “Bless with the ability, only God knows/My flows can break down rivers and then time froze.” This is followed by “Water” and “Istols Forever,” tracks that continue with a similar theme in terms of sound and lyricism. The beats are hard-hitting, gritty and cinematic and soulful, while Kolfax’s edgy lyrics add a new dimension to the tracks. From subtle and expressive rhyme schemes, wit, insight and bravado, he knows how to keep audiences locked in.

As the saying goes, if it is not broke, don’t fix it. Kolfax and Phifer have found a sound, and they are sticking to it. The crunchy drums and ominous sample chops on the street-savvy “All the Belts” capture the mission statement of a man on the move, while “April 6 1999” takes audiences down memory lane with its atmospheric and ethereal textures.  On “Bling Bling Video,” Kolfax leads us deep into the gritty urban landscape where everyone is trying to come up in a system that is set up for them to fail, but on the reflective “Work,” he balances triple beams and the blurry lines between the drug-dealing and music industries. The first outside feature comes from fellow emcee Roc Raw on “Croc Season,” a reflective piece comprising soulful strings, soft vocal chops. Together, both emcees share their perspective of life from the view of a young black man. The following tracks, “Hawthorne Ave” and “Stu Grayson Pt2” are deep lyrical cuts that shed light on Kolfax’s early days as a rapper and the slow transition to his current status. The former is mellow and scenic, while the latter has an 80s rock-infused soundscape. The final track “Komucha 3” closes the project out on a solemn note. The soundscape is soothing, somewhat summery and warm while Kolfax’s laid-back flow and unorthodox lyrics take the cake.

Overall, the project is cohesive from start to finish. The beats are easy flowing and stay on a similar tempo range, while Kolfax’s raps are consistent and engaging.