MAHOGANY JONES ‘Love Is Gone’ (NuVybe Records)

True to the original form of Hip- Hop, Mahogany Jones began as a poet raised in Mount Vernon NYC attending local spoken word events. She then got introduced to the likes of J-Live and Jean Grae amongst others which was to be the start of Mahogany Jones’ careers in Hip-Hop.

She now represents fully as a member of Toni Blackman’s (“Hip-Hop Ambassador”/Activist) Freestyle Union as well as being an active member of Holy Hip-Hop’s movement, The Yuinon. She has shared stages with the likes of Dead Prez, The Roots, India Arie and many others, and has a style that I think is needed in Hip-Hop right about now.

From the minute I pressed play on this new track from Mahogany Jones I knew this was something special. I mean not only Mahogany Jones hold her own on the mic but the production is outstanding too. On the beat is the man like Herb Middleton who is for those that don’t know is the multi platinum producer who has worked with the likes of R’n’B and Hip-Hop legends such as Faith Evans, Total, Usher, Christopher Williams, Nas, Mary J Blige and many more.

Sampling the 1978 Rose Royce classic ‘Love Don’t Live Here Anymore’, this track is straight smooth butter and reminds of that Golden Era Hip-Hop that we all love so much! Mahogany Jones spits with ease giving a great vibe with a smooth flow that is delivered really well.

This is a no-nonsense track and has some great lyrics as well as being really cool and laidback. This is what Hip-Hop needs! Dope, fly and above all, pure quality!

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Review by Tricksta
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