Isaiah Rashad - Heavenly Father

I wanna throw it back for a second...Last January Isaiah Rashad dropped his first album, Cilvia Demo, working under the TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment) label. As a no-name to many cats out there, he served to be a pleasant, surprise addition to the music industry - exceeding expectations and showcasing a talent only waiting to reach further heights. Being that this was the man's debut album and he had not been too visible on the map before that, expectations for this release weren't very high to begin with. But with obvious standouts like "Shot You Down" and "R.I.P. Kevin Miller", Isaiah Rashad made a place for himself in the rap game. "Heavenly Father" might be the most impressive track though. It's damn multi-dimensional - featuring a sample of "Lord Hold Me in Your Arms" (quite a contrast considering Isaiah Rashad's blunt rap style and the spiritual/holy vibe of The Crowns of Glory). He makes it work, speeding up the sample, perfectly pairing it with this 'oh too honest' song about his insecurities, existential crises, and suicidal thoughts. Crying out to a higher power is something seen occasionally in rap, but never quite so openly. This album made me a fan real quick, and if you know anything about TDE and the Black Hippy crew, none of these dudes are ones to be slept on. Check out the track and the album and realize what you've been missing for over a year.




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