You should all know by now, if previous posts are anything to go by, that I am a fan of nerdcore. I feel a little bad that I’ve yet to devote a full post to nerdcore rapper Beefy but, with last weeks release of his newest album With Sprinkles I’m about to change that. Beefy’s previous album, Rolling Doubles is one of my favorite rap albums of all time. Indeed, it still finds its way onto my iPod to this day. So when I somehow missed the initial release of With Sprinkles last week I was certainly kicking myself. With Sprinkles is a glorious explosion of nerdcore awesome feature guest stars, great hooks, precision rhymes that leave you hungry for more.
Unless I’m mistaken I have found no traces that anyone at all has reviewed or spoken about Schaffer the Darklord’s
Manslaughterer
2009 release Manslaughterer. Schaffer, or STD, is one of the best rapper….excuse me rappists operating in the nerdcore scene and has put out another fine entry with Manslaughterer. Schaffer is at his best when he is both irreverent and over-the-top (Night of the Living Christ, F*ck this song, Revenge of the Attack of the Clone Fuckers, being some of the best things I’ve heard in recent years) and that is a trend that continues in Manslaughterer. Standout tracks like Godammit, a tongue-in-cheek exploration of an oft-used expletive, and Very Bad Man evidence Schaffer’s penchant for ignoring boundaries and tackling topics head on and knuckles first. Indeed Schaffer’s penchant for foul language and occasionally disturbing though oft-hilarious lyrical imagery is even mentioned in a short skit with MC Frontalot. Schaffer even pokes fun at internet hate mail with H-Mail, in many ways a tongue-in-cheek rendition of Eminem’s Stan, compiles a rock-and-roll super creature with MC Lars in Monster of Rock and narrates the epic battle royale to determine who is the top font in Battlefont. So, if you’re looking for quality, diverse nerdcore rap that embodies the elements that make it such a fun genre then look no further then Manslaughterer by Schaffer the Darklord available via your download service of choice and the ever awesome CD Baby.
Of course, if you’re looking for something a little more free perhaps you might consider checking out Kabuto the Python’s free EPShed Skins for a sampling of this distinct rapper’s work. He has a unique voice, laid back style, and undeniable talent. God of War, Mad Rappers, and Star Wars LOL are some pretty sweet tracks worth listening to; especially at the grand total of 100% free.
Shed Skin
Shed Skin even includes acapella versions of its contents which are fascinating to listen to. Of course, Kabuto also put out a free full-length back in December that I’ve yet to have a chance to listen to so if you like what you hear on Shed Skins you might want to give the Parseltongue Mixtape (also free!) a try. Kabuto is one talented dude and well worth your time; trust me! You can, of course, sample the enigmatic Kabuto the Python at his myspace page.
King of the Nerds!!! 