Detroit rapper Boldy James released one of 2011′s most slept on records. It may have been covered well-traveled subject matter for hip hop, but it did so from a fresh perspective. “When I’m in the booth, it’s like relief. It’s like my therapy,” James said in a recent interview. That’s detectable in his music, which is completely unpretentious but artful. James has a subtle grasp for language that conveys a realistic picture of a world that’s so often described in exaggerated terms.
“Consignment,” the title track from James’ second LP, is no exception. Producer Black Noise‘s beat recalls a forgotten blaxploitation-era opening credits anthem. He repurposes the immediacy of one-dimensional pulp cinema for his sobering reality rap, breathing new life into the day-to-day grind without reducing it into caricature. Consignment: Favor for A Favor (Redi-Rock Mixtape) drops February 27th and includes production from the lineup who worked on his first tape, including Blended Babies, Chuck Inglish and the underrated producer Brains.
Download: Boldy James, “Consignment” (Prod. by Black Noise)







i didn’t know you’d interviewed him, will read. ”trappers alley” was one of the best tapes I heard last year. looking forward to hearing this…
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Looks like someone took my advice and put Bold James on! http://www.thefader.com/2011/12/23/a-year-in-music-matthew-schnipper/
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YO that mixed tape should be nominated as the best mix tape of 2012… and they forgot to put you in the Freshman Photo…. Boldy you killin the game…. just wanted to let you know Holla…. yo Big Bro…kiss the babies for me