Hezekiah I Predict a Riot
This Kaiser Chiefs-referencing, self-proclaimed skateboard geek from Delaware has produced a record of timeless soul-infused […]

This Kaiser Chiefs-referencing, self-proclaimed skateboard geek from Delaware has produced a record of timeless soul-infused hip-hop. Showcasing an all-star roster of Philly talent, Hezekiah steps it up lyrically by dropping memorable raps (“If you ain’t gotta prison record/You can’t sell a record?“) and amusing punch lines (“I got an African medallion/But it was made in China“). Hezekiah keeps pace with Freeway on “That Filling” and vocalist Jaguar Wright blesses “I See Yaw.” The standout track is the Bilal-assisted “Looking Up,” and though it might not incite a riot, on those trying days, you’ll want to hear this again and again.