The concept of the complete album experience is a dying art in hip-hop. In today’s singles-driven market, music sales are determined by who has the hottest song or a collection of hot songs that often seem like mere duplicates of themselves-most artists seem to be looking for that guaranteed formula for success rather than just focusing on their personal artistry. With that being said, Dru B Shinin’ has once again proven that he exceeds the status quo of today’s music market with his newest release, Dirty Money Painting. As the album title indicates, Dru B Shinin’ paints colorful portraits through rhymes containing vivid imagery and clever metaphors. Dirty Money Painting is a canvas displaying Dru B Shinin's values and struggles, his journey personally and artistically, and quite simply, his life. Beginning with the “Lid Opener Overture,” Dru B Shinin’ narrates through fourteen tracks as the listener goes on an excursion of emotions and experiences with Andrew the man. Don’t sleep on Dru’s skills as an MC, for he is no rookie at rap-to use his own rhymes, “Knew I’d make it in the game, ‘cuz my cadence is insane, my lyricism sharp…” and that’s him being modest. On songs like “Range,” he shows you just that, warning other rappers that he has earned his stripes and is not to be slept on. Songs such as “Live It Up” and “Let It Shine” show Dru expressing the joys of being alive, free and able to celebrate life with loved ones, while “Burnt Out” and “Let It Pour” reflect the unwelcome pain and turmoil that sometimes creeps up in life. The lead single, “The Promise” is Dru’s ode to being dedicated to your dream, and not letting anyone stop you from being yourself and accomplishing your goals. Dru showcases an incredible talent for storytelling as well on the songs “Heaven in the Sky” and “D.M.P. Theme (The World Is a Canvas).”
Dirty Money Painting is an astounding album from a serious artist with talent oozing from his soul. With unbelievable music production from Eye Jay the Boy, and excellent contributions from Greg Shark, Sean Martin, Andrew Skates from Telegraph Canyon, and Sandi McQuinton, Dru B Shinin’ and his team continue to set the bar high for D/FW hip-hop talent, and for hip-hop musicians worldwide. Cop Dirty Money Painting today on iTunes or Bandcamp-you won’t be disappointed. You heard it here first!
Photography by Richard Georges
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