Jake One: Prayer Hands Vinyl LP

Jake One is the rare breed of producer that has been able to work both sides of the industry. Whether it’s dropping instrumentals for acts like De La Soul, MF Doom, Evidence, Casual, Elzhi, and Brother Ali, or turning in more polished efforts for the likes of Drake, Rick Ross, T.I., 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, J Cole, and Wale, the accomplished producer always crafts something unique and banging. Prayer Hands finds the Seattle native producing a bevy of hip hop instrumentals from gospel samples. Some of them you may recognize, while others are totally brand new, but they should all help to remind you why Jake One is one of the most sought after producers when it comes to real hip hop. He’s got you covered whether it’s the underground or the overground. Twenty-one tracks in all. Released by House Shoes’ Street Corner Music on black vinyl housed in a full color sleeve.

• music label: Street Corner Music 2016

reviewed by Kool Moby 10/2016