Kansas City’s rising rap phenom Cass has officially released his much-anticipated debut solo album, Hip Hop Head, an intricate homage to, and evolution of the culture he grew up immersed in. Available across all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Pandora, Hip Hop Head hits listeners like an atomic blast—powerful, captivating, and impossible to ignore.
Crafted in collaboration with acclaimed producer JPZ—known for his impactful work with hip hop royalty like E-40, Richie Rich, and Tech N9ne—the album features heavy-hitting guest appearances from JPZ himself on “Medication,” and battle rap icon JP Cali Smoov on “AR Lyrics.”
Early feedback dubs the album quantum entangled in the annals of hip hop history. It is, at the same time, familiar and novel, nostalgic and subversive. It is, by a conjuror’s trick, replete with dis tracks that laud, and rage rants that compel deep contemplative thought. It is equal parts nostalgic and subversive. Most of all, it’s good music, and an homage to those that have influenced and paved the way. Cass skillfully constructs a vivid sonic narrative, presenting biting diss tracks that, paradoxically, serve as heartfelt tributes to the hip hop tradition. Each track serves as a puzzle piece, revealing more about Cass’ personal journey and musical evolution.
In his own words, Cass explains the album’s purpose: “The album creates a sonic collision course between current pop culture and the music that shaped me.” Tracks like “Just Like Slim” explore the nuanced reality of an Eminem enthusiast confronting adulthood and family responsibilities. Meanwhile, provocative cuts such as “My Algorithm” and “Atomic Bomb” dissect and critique contemporary cultural norms.
Cass, a proud Kansas City native, has been steadily building his buzz through notable guest features and relentless lyrical craftsmanship. With Hip Hop Head, he boldly takes center stage, masterfully blending homage to his influences with original innovation that sets him distinctly apart.
Known for his blunt authenticity, Cass encapsulates his lyrical mission succinctly: “I only care about one thing…f***ing up lyrically, anything near me that moves.” Yet humorously, he follows this intensity by joking, “Please…I need some ‘likes’.”
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