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Today we will be going back in time. Yes! All the way back
to the year when Panshak “Ice Prince” Zamani’s second studio album dropped. It
was in the year 2013 and everybody anticipated a follow up to the Jos born
rapper’s debut album. He did not disappoint as Chocolate City put out the Fire Of Zamani” album into the market.
However, Track 7 on the album had been a favourite tune even
before the album found its way into Alaba international market. The Don Jazzy
produced track came as a surprise, as one would never have expected the Mavin
Boss to have produced a rap song. I was completely taken aback when Iceprince
whispered “And its Don Jazzy again”.
The production skills of Don Jazzy on this song were above
par. Beautiful samples, strings and kicks that could heard even on the worst
set of headphones or speakers. You would have to be exceptionally wack as a
rapper not to be able to deliver on this magic sound created by the wonderful hands
of Michael Collins.
The song was carefully crafted and laced with an exceptional
rhyme scheme. It is more than fair to say that Iceprince brought on his A-game.
However, a couple of repeated listens showed that Iceprince was taking lessons
from Meek Mill. Similar punchlines, word play and style of delivery.
This would however not take the shine off the song, it was
and is still a banger. It is no surprise that N-word was followed up by
delicious remix that featured South Africa’s revered rapper A.K.A.
A.K.A’s verse on the remix was sick and did not need healing.
The chemistry between both rappers on the track was exceptionally interesting.
They both understood what they needed a remix to sound like. The remix sounded
like a new song entirely.
For dessert, Iceprince served us with a dope video which
showed cameo appearances by Don Dorobucci, AKA and his South African family. I
especially enjoyed the funny dance steps displayed by the Mavin Boss and
Iceprince on set.
In general, N-Word was a gift from Mr Zamani to his fans and
lovers of rap music. It’s been four (4)
years after, yet N-word is still a tune for your rap playlist.
How would you rate this tune? What is your favorite throw back tune? We would love to
hear from you.
Feel free to drop comments and suggestions in the box below.
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Rating: 3.7/5.0
Written By: Slick Michael
N-Word is undoubtedly a dope tune n remains evergreen to rap enthusiast like us, On a scale of 1-10 i rate d track 8...kudos Slick.
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