I have a confession to make. I am white trash, born and bred, baby! In fact, I'm willing to bet that many of you who are reading this right now are white rash as well. Trailer parks, cheap beer, unexpected appearances on COPS. Any of this ringing a bell? Well, there's no need to be ashamed, Big B is back to give you something to be proud of! Rap isn't typically my thing, but B's third release More To Hate appeals to the drunken hillbilly in me. But wait, there's more! By being a working class rapper, Big B skewers the Gangsta-bling-bling cliche that has ruined Hip Hop for the past decade or more. This honesty, in a sea of "diamonds in my grill" BS gives the album a weight that surpasses even the hefty B himself. Yes, there are the beats and bravado that today's fans require, such as on "Put Em Up" (featuring Danny Diablo), but B excels at one of the most important yet most overlooked aspects of being a rapper: Communication. His words are clear (even while at times slightly reggae-esque) and the stories he tells are entertaining, making him a throwback of sorts to a time before bad Gangsta Rap ruined the genre. Though at it's heart this is a fun album, it's the hard luck songs that really shine. "White Trash Life" is an anthem for inbreds everywhere, while "Counting Pennies" will bring your drunk ass back down to harsh reality. Another great track is "We Can Smoke" (featuring Kottonmouth Kings), which cops the vocal melody from the 80's Men Without Hats hit "The Safety Dance". In short, this album "keeps it real" more than just about any Rap cd that is likely to come for awhile, yet still manages to bring the party. Just buy it. As the name of his website Posted by Anarchy on October 15, 2007 12:24 AM | Permalink