Royce da 5'9" is a Detroit rapper who has been around for a long time but has gotten very little recognition outside of hip hop circles. It's a pity because he is one of the most talented MC's around, as he recently proved on his collaboration album with Eminem, the pair calling themselves Bad Meets Evil. On that album Royce matched Eminem lyric-wise, no easy task. He continues to prove his ability on Success Is Certain, which is a no-frills hip hop album for fans of excellent lyricism rather than just beats you can dance to and pop choruses, which is what much of hip hop is these days. The production is solid but not flashy, and emphasis is placed squarely on Royce and his words. This works well for him as his delivery is spot-on and he is a clever, thoughtful rapper. Although unlikely to set the charts alight, Success Is Certain is a real hip hop album from one of the most underrated rappers working today.
Top Tracks: Merry Go Round, I Ain't Coming Down, Second Place
Rating: 7/10
Release Date: 9 August 2011
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