Rapper Sean Price has gained a lot of appreciation for his work as a member of the duo Heltah Skeltah, an offshoot of hip-hop supergroup Boot Camp Clik, which debuted in 1996 with the record Nocturnal. After this CD, many more would be released in groups until Price proved with Monkey Barz in 2005 that he is just as strong on his own. The sequel Jesus Price Supastar (2007) features 'P!' finally
… achieved the status of cult hero. His third solo record Mic Tyson will be released in the autumn of 2012 and the title already reveals that the rapper still likes to knock out microphones. As with his previous material, no boasting about jewelry, cars or his bank account awaits us. We hear someone rap in a humorous way, that he will not hesitate to 'smack' you, whoever you are. This open, I shit mentality is a very welcome institution in a world where people take themselves seriously too quickly. Add to that the striking productions of heroes such as The Alchemist and 9th Wonder and you have a delicious, unpretentious record. (GL)more
