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Big AL
The Opening Act

Big AL is a high school math teacher, youth pastor, worship leader and emcee. Now, this former Nureau Ink delegate,also known as "Superman", releases The Opening Act, featuring Canton Jones and Claude Deuce.

"Get Low" has that down south feel with AL using the Autotone for his verse while Al-Bold and SaeLah each spit some memorable bars. The song title references a clever calling for people to stay humble and on their knees as God elevates them.

CDLead single, "Rest of My Days" is a catchy praise jam produced by and featuring Canton Jones. This song is infectious with Jones singing the chorus while AL sings and raps the verses. It's a challenge to distinguish between the two vocalists, but the song is hot.

Veteran hip hop emcee Pettidee laces the track for "Give Him Glory" which is a soldier anthem calling for people to glorify God in all areas of their lives. "Boom" is the project highlight, with a hard-hitting, pulsating track courtesy of Claude Deuce, and some nice flow from Big AL. Adjust your car speakers or iPod because this is a CERTIFIED banger.

"I Write", featuring Claude Deuce again, is another highlight with a beat that is not usually found on an urban album. Big AL does a good job rapping over the beat, Deuce brings it home with some good "sangin" towards the end.

Jones makes another appearance on the R&P jam "DayDream", delivering a nice hook; the song describes how thinking of the greatness of God makes problems become small. "Dreamin" flows in the same vein, with AL rapping a prayer of thanks and worship. He showcases his vocal range with some nice ad-libs while Courtney Robinson lightly sings the hook.

The artistry of The Opening Act will have listeners anticipating what happens the next time the curtain rises.



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Production: Various
album release date: Aug, 2008
independent


— reviewed by Dwayne Lacy



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