You Might Not Have Heard About It: Feat. Blitz the Ambassador

In a recent post I discussed the question of Hip Hop being dead and the responsibility that fell on all parties associated with the dying art form. I referenced the burden of the artists in the game and how they must step to the forefront in preserving Hip Hop's essence. I explained the role of the consumer as well as fans of the music and our duty to search for MCs who dedicate their lives to this unique form of expression. So for that very reason I am taking it upon myself to put the spotlight on the lesser known rappers in the game. The artists who still possess a passion for the music, who aren't controlled my the corporate machine, and for those maintain the pulse of Hip Hop. Once a week I'll search for a different artist to bring to your attention. Today's feature is the The MC out of Ghana, Blitz the Ambassador.

After arguing with my boy Dub about the the decline of Hip Hop, he introduced me the the music of Blitz. He didn't tell me much about him or his music, he just said "listen". What struck me first before I even tuned in to the first track on "Stereotype", was the album cover. The imagery of the suicidal gesture of blowing out the brains of a boom box immediately enticed me. The album kicks off with a prelude with a few shout outs to cities all over the world with a melodic backdrop. The album seamlessly transitions from the intro to the first track "Something to Believe In" where Blitz's skillz are truly emphasized. Throughout the whole album Blitz displays a rare combination of poetics, relentlessness and amazing production. He effortlessly spits over each track while boasting different styles over a diverse range of instrumentation. His topics expand from the state of Hip Hop, the plight of African people all over the globe, to his passion for Hip Hop.

Blitz the Ambassador is truly a rare breed indeed. I found myself listening to this album without even thinking of skipping a song. Each track seems to spill over to the next without missing a beat. If you're a fan of real music and want to hear something outside of mainstream machine, this is definitely an album that will not disappoint. I posted a track below to check out. You can find his album "Stereotype" on Amazon, Itunes, and in your local record store. Support! Save the music!