After dropping back to back classics with
"Sidewalk Science" (2011) and "Concrete Soul" (2012), Brick City veteran
and Ill Adrenaline Records co-founder Beneficence unleashes his 6th
solo LP "Basement Chemistry". Armed with the true sounds of the golden
era Benef drops rejuvenated flows and shares mics with hip-hop's elite
lyricists. The lineup includes Inspectah Deck (of Wu-Tang Clan), Masta
Ace, MC Eiht, El Da Sensei, AG (of D.I.T.C), Dres (of Black Sheep), The
Legion, Chubb Rock, MindsOne, and Estee Nack (of Tragic Allies). Once
again the close Artifacts affiliate traps the listener into slick,
thought provoking rhymes backed by hard hitting yet soulful production
from DJ Spinna, Da Beatminerz, 12 Finger Dan, Confidence, L'Orange,
Presto, KON Sci, Jazz Spastiks, and many more. 19-tracks strong, the
dusty and raw sounding full length displays a perfect blend of street
jewels like the Inspectah Deck laced "Digital Warfare" and the Masta Ace
inspiring anthem "When The Sun Comes". The P Original produced banger
"EZ As 1-2" opens the album brilliantly showing Benef's relaxed but
witty cadence. "Basement Chemistry" travels down many avenues including
the battle rap driven joint "Against The Grain" and storytelling saga
"Maui Vacation". The album's formula stays true to the game with obscure
samples, intricate cuts, and official boom bap sound.
