*This review is done purely from a music lover’s point of view. The comments are that of the contributor and do not reflect the entire Flores and Division staff.
From the moment Bigz shared his lead single “Forever” online, it was clear his intention for “The Bigz Bang Theory” was to continue his musical evolution as evident with a very loud, aggressive intrumental matched with an equally fierce flow.
As it was Bigz intention to cover every base of this project with precision and excellence I will discuss the many facets that contribute to the project with that same intention.
The cover art for this project is very different from the previous three releases (‘Flight of the Navigator”, “Starman” and “Quantum Leap”). While the previous releases’ art was in the same categorial neighborhood as the title and told the story of what to expect (space travel, intergalactic music, spacey stylings), “TBBT’s” art does not define this project so one could not simply determine the musical contents based on the image.
The answer to why this art was chosen is solved as you experience the musical journey. The term “journey” is one of the most accurate terms in this review as “TBBT” goes through so many different musical themes and elements, the intricacies of the art matches the music.
I want to start with the “MUST PLAY” tracks from this album. Personally, I have gone back and forth on which tune is my favorite. For today, I will say it is “MVP” with Eurogang bredren S.A.S (Mega/Mayhem), Here is a cut that has the lyrical brilliance each MC is known for, a melodic beat (via Dukus) and a sample paying homage to a hip hop legend (Big L). My favorite element of this track is the order in which each MC spits. Mega warms up the track with his signature punchline venom, Big Z holds the track up with clever wordplay and Mayhem closes the track with a blend of both previous MCs.
Second on the list would be “Break it Leaux”. The contrast between this track and “MVP” is the best display of how two entirely different songs can have the same effect on the listener. Producer, The NIghties takes a portion of The Weeknd’s “Gone” and adds his signature flavor making the track very unique. With that as the backdrop, it leaves the door right open for Bigz to weave the tale of his preferred female and what she can expect if she is chosen as date of the night. Make no mistake, Bigz lyrically holds his end of the bargain on this track but its the catchy chorus that sets this track into club anthem status.
As mentioned earlier, this project is such a diverse collection of sounds, topics and concepts, and it is only with this type of output could a song like “Stay freestyle” fit so perfectly. While Bigz is quite a charismatic artist, make no mistake he is also one of conscious mind and this track musically translates his views on social and economic issues.
“Expensive Taste” has noticeable elements of an american west coast track, with dominant piano chords and light use of the snare drum. I will once again commend Bigz arrangement on this one, first, he chose the perfect wingman on this with Smiler and also made a great decision by letting him lead off the track. This one is a definite truck banker meant for a nice cruise.
The tracks mentioned are so heavy they tend to take some of the shine from a song like “Confident” which is BIgz ode to incorporating a R&B flavor. While this track is well done, I didn’t see the same experimentation as with the tracks above.
In the battle of “Forever” vs “Forever” remix, I will give the nod to the remix. The beat, is so aggressive that it is meant for a variety of MC’s to spit, drop and then the next MC pick up. In my opinion Maxsta rode this beat so perfectly with a patient, calm and witty delivery. Not to say Ghetts rapid flow is not on point, it is, but Maxsta showed me something on this one.
Overall, I fell this is a well put together project that will have at least one song for any listener. I will always be partial to “Flight of the Navigator” as my favorite Bigz project but I don’t think its fair to compare any of BIgzs’ projects simply because there is so much experimentation (musically) for each one, there are very little common themes to compare.
You will not be sorry for giving Bigz “The Bigz Bang Theory” a listen if this is your first introduction to his work. We joked about this project and the time frame in which he put this up and I can only imagine what he has next up, but until then this project has more than enough re-playable tracks that will stand through musics trends and “now” sounds. Good music big man!
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