It's always refreshing to hear a young hip-hop artist debut strongly, and that's exactly what YC the Cynic (now known as Kemba) does on GNK. The Bronx rapper is clearly a student of the classics, as there is a litany of references to artists such as Tupac, A Tribe Called Quest, and Biggie. GNK is not something to put on during a party - the album is mostly dark. YC the Cynic's rapping and producer Frank Dank's beats are both mostly ominous or introspective.
