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You would think Wyld Bunch was a group of rappers on some rowdy flex, but despite this promising premise Wyld Bunch is ONE dude. Crazy I know, but Wyld Bunch sure has the energy of five men, providing a gritty record that feels so tough, so street-smart, that you'd think the CD was actually unbreakable. Originally an EP that culminated from building a rep in the underground scene (2011 saw the release of a free EP with DJ Soulclap called "Life") and regularly receiving airplay from the GOAT himself - DJ Premier - it is easy to dismiss Wyld Bunch as just another street rapper in the vein of Ruste Juxx. For the most part, Wyld Bunch rarely strays from this stance - "Hard On The Beat" is nothing more than a dick swinging contest with fellow 90s tribute act Dirt Platoon's Raf Almighty. Despite this, DJ Brans (who produces the first 8 tracks - the original EP) really impressed me throughout with his grimey backdrops. Granted, if that East Coast boom bap isn't your thing then this record isn't for you, but if some hard beats, deft scratches and street raps get your neck snapping like mine does, "Unbreakable" gives and gives. 

"Long Time Ago" is well produced by DJ Brans, minimalist in its approach but certainly benefiting from Wyld Bunch's emotive "I feel like a dinosaur" delivery documenting his feelings towards what hip hop has become. A truck-load of rappers have rapped about hip hop's so called demise, but it's always nice to hear somebody say it in a way that acknowledges it was a long time ago that this "Golden Era" happened - let's move on. Underground stalwarts Guilty Simpson and Masta Ace provide added authenticity to "Skillz" and "Can't Please Them All" respectively, but are careful not to steal the shine from Wyld. Torae sounds gruffer than usual on "Beast'n", providing a standard Torae verse full of boasts and hustling that is so confidently delivered that the track feels like it his with Wyld Bunch featuring, rather than the other way around. "Keep It Movin'" is perhaps the most authentic joint on the album, consisting of a minimalist production from Brans and a suitably laid-back verse from Roc Marciano. This is only boosted by DJ Djaz's swift turntable scratches, getting Xzibit and Pharoahe Monch involved, whether they like it or not. They should do, because it's a brilliant slice of New York rap. While "Keep It Movin'" shows Wyld Bunch holding it down with plenty of assistance, "Get It" shows that perhaps he needs the help, as Wyld Bunch provides a cringeworthy hook.


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