Some recognize, but it’s possible many fans or would be fans have been too busy wanting a Phonte solo rap album every year or a Little Brother reunion album(both amazing things, but that’s another post) to really give Pooh’s solo catalogue it’s just due. Myself included. No more though.
Many have given Sleepers it’s due as one of the best albums from the LB/Justus League tree over the years. But that’s often where it seems to end. The new LB album had me going back and listening to damn everything that came from the whole Justus League crew.
His most recent album, RPM, is excellent. Got its own unique sound and feel. Produced by Focus. How did I miss this one when it dropped? Home Sweet Home was a top notch album too. So glad I revisited that one. It’s really a great album.
-He always gets good beats. -Makes highly cohesive one producer albums with great producers: Nottz, Focus, Apollo Brown....even that Black Milk Purple Tape mixtape counts. -Concept albums where he sticks to the concept. -Always solid on the mic at worst. -Puts on young up and comers, most of whom are talented. He even worked with a young Kendrick.
He’s been very prolific and has a lot of strong projects and a hell of a catalogue IMO. Let’s give him his just due for it.