“The Nacirema Dream” then, is a big deal because an album meant to be released in 2007 could already sound dated in 2013. There’s no doubting Papoose’s ability to outshine other rappers lyrically, but mixtapes and collaborations can often allow for rappers to flex their muscles over their pick of dope beats. My own experience with Papoose records is predominantly through lyrical experiments such as “Alphabetical Slaughter”, and although he is clearly adept at lyricism and understands the power of simile, he still remains a battle rapper that isn’t actually known for battling. Hooking up with DJ Kay Slay helped Papoose get on a whole bunch of remixes to popular tracks, most significantly Busta Rhymes’ “Touch It”. Many rappers release a different solo effort first, but Papoose went the mixtape route that had served him well in establishing a buzz in the first place. Artists with a big buzz that just never capitalise on it, thanks to A&R bullshit, shifting musical landscapes or any number of factors. We’ve been here with Saigon’s “The Greatest Story Never Told”, with Cormega’s “The Testament” and Bumpy Knuckles’ “Crazy Like a Foxxx”. Having signed a deal for $1.5 million to release an album on Jive Records back in 2006, “The Nacirema Dream” (American spelt backwards) has only just seen its release in 2013. As far as mixtape rappers go, there are few bigger, or better than Papoose.
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