 One of the worst things that can happen to me at a buffet restaurant is when I finish a plate of my favorite food, I go back for seconds and, to my surprise, they have run out of it. I wonder to myself “How in the world could they have not made more? Don’t they know how good this stuff is?” Next, I do what all good customers do. I wait. It doesn’t matter how long it takes to make a fresh batch, because it’s just that good.The first time I rolled through Street Light, the latest EP from Light Da Flow Minista, I almost couldn’t believe what I was hearing. After the 8th listen-through, I was still in amazement. Could it be possible that a female M.C., representing Christ, could hit you hard with the Word but leave you standing long enough to seek redemption? The answer is yes, and then some. With production from Maji and appearances from Jack and Mahogany Jones this EP is, what I hope to be, just a sampling of what is to come. Light brings the heat from the opening track. “Lightisms” is an up-tempo joint that Light doesn’t cut any corners on. She has a way of plowing through a groove with her lyricism like a Mack truck on a crowded side street. Some might not like her aggressiveness. If you are looking for some soft, easy-listening rap you are in the wrong place. But if you don’t mind tightening your seatbelt, you will be in for the ride of your life.
On “Integrity mantle” Light ripped on a topic that needs more attention in the body of Christ. She gets in the groove almost immediately and with her technique, she makes you want to stop whatever you’re doing and listen to this cut. I can also appreciate her heart felt encouragement on this one.
Out of all the joints on this EP, the most unique is “Girls Gone Wild.” On this one Light teams up with another heavy hitter, Mahogany Jones to make an unforgettable track. If you follow Mahogany, this track represents what she is best at. To say the least, these spit with no apologies. They are rockin the mic with sledge hammers, ready to put an end to stereotypes and all sorts of other madness. I definitely am looking forward to more from this combo.
“Deceived” is probably the weakest track. Light displayed her lyricism in good fashion but the beats and production were sorely lacking. I love Light’s ability to tell a vivid tale with her rhymes. There are not too many M.C.’s in the game who can boast of this skill. Hopefully next time Maji can come correct with the beats.
“What u here 4? is the hottest track on Street Light. It reminds you of the early days of hip-hop. She goes old-school with the back-and-forth play with Jack. This combo is on point as they display their skills as they bounce on this track.
Although some of the beats on this EP never lived up to lyrics that flowed over them, I will still give this project 4 stars. Light Da Flow Minista has shown herself worthy of the sword that she works with. She reminds me of a modern-day Deborah on the HHH scene. This sister is full of potential and she doesn’t lack for boldness. It is obvious that she has mad skills on the mic and she most definitely holds her own rep’n for Christ. It is refreshing to see someone refuse to back down from the stereotypes and the other foolishness that gets portrayed as real hip hop. Light Da Flow Minista lets you know that she is all M.C. and all Gods woman. You can point your daughters, nieces, and sisters to her as an example of a powerful woman of God.
If you are looking for some solid rhymes that have depth and are biblically sound, you would do yourself justice by picking up a copy of Street Light. Light Da Flow Minista is definitely on the verge of cooking something for the masses to feed on. I got my knife and fork ready.
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