K.I.D.D. - "Temper A Mental"

Producer: K.I.D.D., Rapheal A

Genres: Rap

Label: Wide Open Records

Description: BG's producer puts it down for Detroit's streets on this 14 track banger.

For years this rapper/producer has been a part of Detroit’s underground rap community keeping busiest as beatmaker for a slew of artists, from national mainstays (Too Short, MC Breed) to up ‘n’ comers like Da Fanatics, Mersonary Killaz, North Park Drive, Al Nuke, G-Side, S.W.O.T., Bombshell, etc. His first full length solo effort brings you 100 percent Kidd as he comes into his own and shows both top notch production and rapping with a host of partners guesting. On Temper A Mental, Kidd’s anger manifests it self in both the beats and raps with hard street tracks and lyrics detailing Detroit’s rough surroundings. He leads the album off with sentiments of being fed-up. “The World’s Insane” chronicles life experiences and family drama that would bring most to a breaking point. The artist’s production work mixes Dre-influenced keys with various west coast/midwest drum patterns, making them all his own. On “Wet Em Up” the sinister vocals of Citty Gee of Mersonary Killaz share verses and choruses with Kidd’s own raw voice and menacing raps. On “Detroit City” the vibrant up tempo track makes for a rowdy street anthem for Detroit’s proud ... “Yo, I put this down so the world can see how my ni**az out here livin’ in the 313, ain’t no difference in you, ain’t no difference in me, from now onto infinity we party and make Gs.” One standout is “Throw Ya Hands Up” with a dirty street beat, Kidd’s vocals are joined by the thick drawl of Jayski Capone, a new rapper to keep your eye on. A very rowdy chorus should sit well in the mix next to Lil Jon and The Eastside Boyz. On “Money, Sex, Hoes and Weed” North Park Drive makes a tight appearance with their labelmate, bringing slight comparisons with Do Or Die and Goodie Mob. “Rolling the Dice” will remind listeners of LA’s gangsta rap scene. “Blue” borrows a healthy dose of Sade’s familiar voice and music. Kidd lays a competent track overtop but could do more to make it his own. “10 Til 2” is back to the gritty street drum tracks and hype keyboard blasts with tales of clubbin’, women and brew. Those looking for the bridge between dirty south tracks and Detroit style rapping need look no further. Kidd’s latest will have many wide open!