Grieves

The Confessions Of Mr. Modest

In 2008, Chicago rapper Grieves released 88 Keys & Counting, a fantastic album that began to generate buzz in the underground rap world. After touring with Mr. Lif last year, he caught the attention of Minneapolis-based indie-rap powerhouse, Rhymesayers. The label is re-issuing 88 Keys for those who haven't heard it, and tiding fans over with The Confessions Of Mr. Modest, a new 10-song EP.



As on 88 Keys, Grieves' rhymes are accompanied by the jazzy beats of multi-instrumentalist/producer Budo. The MC's lyrics typically run deep, dealing with topics like love and loss–fans of Atmosphere will appreciate his analytical approach. “War For The Crippled” (featuring P.O.S.) and “Windchill” are reminiscent of 88 Keys' best moments. Unfortunately, the EP also contains some filler: “Out Of My Mind” is a really poor example of what this bright MC is really capable of. While there are definitely a few tunes worth checking out, it seems like Grieves is saving his best songs for his next LP.

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