Tha 2nd Coming [Explicit Lyrics]

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
The dirty south has given birth to a number of hip-hop’s most talented stars. Bass P is one of those rising stars destined for the big time. Bass P is not only a gifted lyricist but a natural performer energizing audiences with his amped up style and mesmerizing flow. Teamed with producer/songwriter Aljon "The Kid" Go, (MINK) they form an unstoppable force whose work is evident in Bass P’s latest release, "Tha 2nd Coming."

Based out of the heart of Music City, Nashville, Tennessee, Bass P has his roots in Oakland, California. It was there that music planted its seeds. Listening to rap pioneers as well as groove driven rock and college alternative Bass P began to integrate those sounds into his music.

After performing at several talent shows in grade school and high school he began building his own production room. His first independent release "It’s Mine" (1998) showcased his early style and flash. Bass P produced, wrote and arranged the entire project – even supplying the programming. After meeting up with producer Aljon "The Kid" Go, his work has evolved into what Go refers to as "Hybrid Hip-hop." "It combines great hooks, melody, bass and drum as well as guitar driven rock and electronica into what is very unique… very Bass P. You’ll bob your head, dance and listen to it over and over with thick layers and deep lyric content," says Go.

Bass P is what the new millennium is looking for… He’s what hip-hop is looking for. Great songs and an original approach. Be on the look out for Bass P… Tha 2nd Coming has arrived!

Album Description
Review by Dr. Cass F.L. Teague, Jr.

First and foremost, Bass P doesn’t spit rhymes about guns, violence, and killing. He keeps it real and his subject matter covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of hip-hop music and friends in his life, his experiences with women and relationships, and breaking down people with big egos. In that this reviewer finds misogynistic, violent and verbal profanity-laced ‘niggativistic’ rap disturbing and disgusting, this cd is a welcome relief and a breath of fresh air.

Lyrically, P is at the top of his game as evidenced in songs such as "Complexity (Let Me In)". This song describes a traumatic life on the verge of depression and death. The life is saved when the subject’s friends help him to realize his talent for hip-hop. With clever analogies like the one used on the title track, Tha 2nd Coming, "This is ‘How I’m Comin’ like L.L., ‘I’m Bad’ as hell…" P gives a shout out to one of the true pioneers of the hip-hop game, the multi-talented L.L. Cool J.

Bass P collaborated with outstanding musicians, producers and vocalists on this recording. Aljon "Tha Kid" Go handled most of the production, with P producing a handful of tracks himself. Tha Kid plays guitar and keys in the alternative band Mink. Other members of Mink also contributed to "Tha 2nd Coming". Other guests of note include aspiring sultry vocalist Rachel Young and Reck, Bass P’s talented younger brother.

"Hybrid Hip-Hop" is a style Bass P calls his own. This unique style is evidenced in tracks like "Party With Me" whereby he paints a picture of a party that moves from the crib to the bars, to the club, then back to the crib for the afterparty. P even speeds up the track and his flow in the final verse to represent the club scene.

Bass P’s music combines the best elements from today’s hip-hop along with P’s own style and flavor to take the music in a futuristic direction. He even succeeds in tackling his critics and those ever-present haters with lines like, "You’ve been abandoned like a stray, cook you up like filet" and "All takers, haters, and fakers, leavin’ ya holdin’ the shortest straw."

Favorite tracks, in no particular order: "Complexity (Let Me In)" featuring the beautiful and amazing Jonda Madison of Mink. "Party With Me" with real nice changes in the music and flow, that tie in rhythmically with the rest of the song. "I Thought" featuring Rachel Young, with a catchy R&B-type of hook. "Y’all", featuring Reck, the first song P wrote with his brother. And "What’s Up", a collaboration with Johannes Greer, all about friendship, with a really dope beat, a catchy hook, and a fast-moving flow.

Tracks:

NoSophomoreJinx
Tha 2nd Coming ft. Rachel
Complexity (Let Me In) ft. Jonda
This Is Bass P (Part II)
Hataz
Y'all ft. Reck
Hey You
Party With Me
I Thought ft. Rachel
Just Begun ft. Reck
Smooth & Hype
What's Up
Talent

Album Description

Review by Dr. Cass F.L. Teague, Jr.

First and foremost, Bass P doesn't spit rhymes about guns, violence, and killing. He keeps it real and his subject matter covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of hip-hop music and friends in his life, his experiences with women and relationships, and breaking down people with big egos. In that this reviewer finds misogynistic, violent and verbal profanity-laced `niggativistic' rap disturbing and disgusting, this cd is a welcome relief and a breath of fresh air.

Lyrically, P is at the top of his game as evidenced in songs such as "Complexity (Let Me In)". This song describes a traumatic life on the verge of depression and death. The life is saved when the subject's friends help him to realize his talent for hip-hop. With clever analogies like the one used on the title track, Tha 2nd Coming, "This is `How I'm Comin' like L.L., `I'm Bad' as hell…" P gives a shout out to one of the true pioneers of the hip-hop game, the multi-talented L.L. Cool J.

Bass P's music combines the best elements from today's hip-hop along with P's own style and flavor to take the music in a futuristic direction. He even succeeds in tackling his critics and those ever-present haters with lines like, "You've been abandoned like a stray, cook you up like filet" and "All takers, haters, and fakers, leavin' ya holdin' the shortest straw."

Favorite tracks, in no particular order: "Complexity (Let Me In)" featuring the beautiful and amazing Jonda Madison of Mink. "Party With Me" with real nice changes in the music and flow, that tie in rhythmically with the rest of the song. "I Thought" featuring Rachel Young, with a catchy R&B-type of hook. "Y'all", featuring Reck, the first song P wrote with his brother. And "What's Up", a collaboration with Johannes Greer, all about friendship, with a really dope beat, a catchy hook, and a fast-moving flow.

Customer Reviews:

Wow!!!.......2003-05-20

Read the editorial review... it is right on for Tha 2nd Coming by Bass P!!! I highly recommend the CD, Bass P shows an amazing amount of talent and heart in the many songs on it. This is one to add to any CD collection!