In an era where trends shift overnight, 暴力 BōRYOKU feels refreshingly timeless. Blaq Medici and Agallah The Don craft a project that could have thrived in the ’90s but still feels innovative in 2025.
The album’s ten tracks carry the DNA of classic New York rap — hard drums, gritty storytelling, uncompromising lyricism — while the production refuses to sound dated. Planet Asia and Sadat X fit right into this framework, contributing verses that solidify the project’s credibility. DJ Radiohead’s presence brings it into the present day, balancing tradition with experimentation.
What results is a time capsule — a reminder of where hip-hop came from and proof of where it can still go. BōRYOKU is hip-hop distilled to its purest form.
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