Schoolboy Q finally released his much-anticipated album “Oxymron” Tuesday, after fans have been foaming at the mouth for his sick hooks and dope beats.
Schoolboy definitely felt the pressure of his commercial debut by following fellow Black Hippy member Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy nominated Rap Album of the Year “Good Kid M.A.A.D City.”
Despite most people first hearing of Schoolboy from features for Lamar, he is the second Black Hippy member to drop an album with Interscope Records.
His first single “Collard Greens” featuring Kendrick Lamar probably got more attention because of Lamar, but Schoolboy is finally making a name for himself.
However Schoolboy and the other Black Hippies are still signed with independent Carson-based record label Top Dawg Entertainment.
Originally born with the name, Quincy Hanley, “Oxymoron” goes into topics ranging from the upbringing of his own 4-yr-old daughter, to Crips history, women and Oxytocin.
Songs like “Prescription-Oxymoron” brings a hook that says “Just stopped selling that crack today,” where he raps about drugs. This, along with other tracks on the album are inspired by Schoolboy’s love for his daughter and trying to do right by her.
The album begins with the voice of Schoolboy’s daughter, Joy Hanley, saying “fuck rap, my daddy a gangsta,” to introduce “Gangsta,” a great way to kick off the album.
In true hip-hop fashion, Schoolboy reached out to some rap veterans like Tyler the Creator, Kurupt, 2 Chainz, Raekwon and others for features.
“Man of the Year” is one the best songs on the album and reached 81 on the Billboard chart.
The song seems to be a prediction of Schoolboy’s future once he cements his place into hip-hop with his debut commercial album.
The only thing missing from this album is a feature from Ab-Soul, but fans will forgive Schoolboy.
The Black Hippies of Black Hippy are definitely changing the way we see West Coat Rap, so hip-hop fans should keep a close watch.