Boston underground rhyme heavyweight Big Dese has returned with No Respect 2, an entire LP dedicated to the universal feeling of getting none. The project, co-produced by Mike Martinez and inspired by late stand-up icon Rodney Dangerfield, delivers dark comedy and unfiltered observations over classic-minded beats. The album’s first single, “Meteor,” is the ultimate thesis statement—an Analytical and Edgy look at the crushing weight of the daily grind.
The “Audio Diary” of a Dream Deferred
“Meteor” is a profound piece of Conscious Hip-Hop because it’s so brutally honest about the creative experience. Big Dese describes the album as an “audio diary,” a sentiment perfectly captured by the track’s central, self-deprecating thesis: the highly relatable desperation of being stuck in a career far from your dream job.
The lyrics don’t pull any punches, injecting dark humor into career frustration. The line, “Nothing is an easy chore, I need a Puerto Rican Whore, when I’m at my job sometimes, hope we get hit by a meteor,” is an immediate shock that perfectly encapsulates the song’s tone. It’s a satirical, almost apocalyptic expression of wanting to escape the mundane, making it deeply relatable to any creative struggling to balance art and bills.
90’s BoomBap Grime
Lyrical frustration is given a nostalgic, yet hard-hitting, backdrop by Mike Martinez. The production is built around the ethos of 90’s sample-based BoomBap, giving the track a gritty, authentic feel that grounds Big Dese’s unfiltered bars. The sound is an uncompromising canvas for his “disrespectful” opinions, providing the classic head-nodding rhythm that fans of true underground rap crave.
Ultimately, “Meteor” is more than just a song; it’s a therapeutic release for the millions who feel invisible and unappreciated. Big Dese and Mike Martinez have delivered an essential track that gives the feeling of “No Respect” the authoritative anthem it deserves.
Big Dese,Mike Martinez delivers a track that demands attention. “Meteor” hits with precision and intent, inviting you to listen closely and catch every detail.
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