The golden era of hip-hop will always have its dedicated lovers and followers, but those who still attempt a more traditional form of rap really have to come to the plate swinging. Ricky Mapes does just that on “Big Mapes”. Opposite of the relaxing instrumentation setting the scene, Ricky flaunts nothing but confidence from start to finish.
Produced by CuffedGod, Mapes floats and turns heads with the rhyme patterns only a Bronx wordsmith could truly come up with. They aren’t overly complicated but he doesn’t waver in the way he gifts them to the world. A good portion of the time in rap, it isn’t what you say, but how you say it. Ricky Mapes has got something on his hands here, so peep the gas below.
