There are some projects where the listener can go in knowing almost exactly what they will get. The body of work in all honesty won't be that groundbreaking, and won’t do anything to change any of the artists involved legacies; but it will be an enjoyable listen with solid replay value. That is exactly what the new CZARFACE and Ghostface Killah album is to a tee. In a world where artists constantly put out music before it is all the way completed, and artists release albums over an hour chasing streams, it is refreshing to see a few OGs get in the studio and just create a solid rap album. Czarface Meets Ghostface is the latest effort from 7L, Esoteric, and Wu-Tang Clan member Inspectah Deck, and this time they get the help of Deck’s fellow group member Ghostface Killah. Any fan looking for incredible flows and amazing word play for 39 minutes is in store for a treat.

What makes these artists so dynamic when paired together is their ability to paint a picture. Both artists have embraced the super hero vs villain personas and it is a theme that pushes the album forward. Songs like “The King Heard Voices” featuring Kendra Morris have haunting pianos in the background. The listener is transported into an evil lair where Ghostface, Inspectah Deck, and Esoteric sound absolutely menacing. Songs like this are what make the album so immersive. The outro “(Post Credits Scene)” is the perfect closing to the album. The CZARFACE members each deliver two hard hitting verses to make a final statement. Esoteric name drops Jayson Tatum and Thanos in his laser focused verse. Inspectah Deck then follows and is as braggadocios as ever. He looks down at anyone who tries to challenge him. The rest of the album is filled with bars for days, and each beat is unique and also sets the tone for each song perfectly. This is a very thematic album that was crafted so masterfully that it really does feel like a movie.

All of this being said, this is a body of work for a specific type of listener. It is very lyrically dense and the word play may not be the casual listener’s cup of tea. The inventive jazzy production is catered toward a more traditional rap fan. Czarface Meets Ghostface is a very well done album that should be heard by any fan of hip-hop music. Even if it is not the popular sound today, it is refreshing to hear people who have been in the rap game for so long deliver an album that lives up to their legacy.

Best Songs:

Super Soldier Serum

The King Heard Voices (feat. Kendra Morris)

(Post Credits Scene)

Rating: 8

Stream the entire project here:

Czarface Meets Ghostface, an album by CZARFACE, Ghostface Killah on Spotify

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