Ka: Descendants Of Cain (2020) (Hip-hop)

Largely the same abstract atmospheric style he is known for, this time with a larger thematic emphasis on Christianity and it's relation to Ka's life in somewhat of a noir biographical style. There are times where the vocals could have been more pronounced (My Brother's Keeper, Eye Of A Needle) and some instrumentals are too attention-grabbing yet lack diversity. The dark and punchy verses remain, in a good abstract hip-hop project.

Best Tracks: Every Now And Then, Unto Dust*, Solitude Of Enoch, Land of Nod, I Love (Mimi, Moms, Kev)

B

Abstract Hip-hop/Christian Rap/Conscious Rap/Experimental Rap


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Ka: Honor Killed the Samurai (2016) (Hip-hop)

Unlike most traditional MCs, Ka does not rely on vocal fireworks and showy production, instead, Ka opts for an atmospheric, subtle approach mustering a cerebral almost cinematic experience of smoke and grime. His flow and the production all seem very background, sobering and mysterious while the verses he performs are cryptic, confessional and dark, yet deeply satisfying, intriguing and minimalist. A unique sound and aesthetic, Honor Killed the Samurai might not be for all hip-hop fans, but it is genre-pushing enough that many outsiders will perk their ears at this record. Few hip-hop records offer such a unique experience in such a cohesive fashion.

Best Tracks: Conflicted, Just*, That Cold and Lonely, Mourn at Night*, $*, Ours, FinerThings/Tamahagene, I Wish (Death Poem)*

A+

Abstract Hip-hop/ Conscious Rap/Experimental Rap