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.
1. "Home Sweet Home is my favorite of what I've heard." In response to Reply # 0
You're right about his focus on one-producer albums. And yes it seems like he sticks to a concept on his albums, and keeps them succinct and not bloated.
I've only heard a few of his solos but I've really enjoyed them all (especially Home Sweet Home which I burned out for a couple months and still listen to stray tracks from). LB's new joint sparked me to listen to all LB's old albums and I've been burning The Listening, The Minstrel Show, and the new one out since August.
So I'll have to check them all out in succession for sure. You've just motivated me to do so.
10. "Yeah I’m curious what others think of RPM" In response to Reply # 3
For whatever reason it seems that album went very under the radar - not many views on YouTube and I don’t recall seeing or hearing much if any discussion about it when it dropped.
4. "RE: The Big Pooh solo albums appreciation post" In response to Reply # 0
I need to get on some of his most recent stuff, but it's been harder to find it in Toronto lately and shipping up here seems to have gotten more expensive too. I stayed on top of things until Words Paint Pictures, and the consistency definitely stands out, even when I kind of 'forget' what the albums were like I know when I go back to them I'll be listening to something solid all the way through.
7. "RE: The Big Pooh solo albums appreciation post" In response to Reply # 0
Extremely slept on catalog. I interviewed Rapper Big Pooh a few years ago for a mag I was writing for and he discussed his music. He definitely doesn't get his just due. He has been a consistent source of dope music for the better part of 10-15 years. Salute!
"I just produce, create, innovate on a higher level..."
13. "I said before Pooh's solo discography is stronger than Tay's" In response to Reply # 0
Much more replay value, and while still working in a traditional rap sense, as the OP mentioned - he's taken more chances. I especially liked the Fat Boy Fresh series, some post-JL gems on those.
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