Crazy8 delivers an array of ear popping gems on his debut album titled Handle Mine. Crazy8 perfectly handles his, with continuous, masterful microphone dynamics. Handle Mine is a very strong release dropped under Unstable Records. Finding another album that has a comparable bounce factor is like searching for a needle in a barn full of haystacks. The music is not only heard, it’s felt with deep realism, and it moves with high octane. Crazy 8 is a highly talented artist that fans need to recognize as he’s making a ton of noise, and you don’t want to be the only one that’s deaf.
Handle Mine begins with an explosively hot self titled track, Handle Mine. The production is incredible, and the reggae flavor in the chorus is extremely refreshing, and equally as catchy. Fans are drawn into this song, shook, and moved constantly with hot sounds, and intensely hot lyrics. The lyrics are well written, and performed. Handle Mine is a highlight track, and definitely well worth releasing on a vinyl 12” single. Handle Mine continues with an assortment of tight songs that fans can easily appreciate. Although all the songs are well worth listening attention, the most notable tracks featured on the album are “Handle Mine”, “Dirt Nap”, “I Got A Thang For Ya”, “Which Way Iz Up”, and “Revolving Doors”. There are no downfalls or dips in the quality of the songs, no weak points, no lackluster introduction, and no filler interludes, only fourteen great songs.
Crazy8 is a native of Omaha. He packs a Midwest sound, with a “gansterous” feel, that is wrapped with realism; containing substance that fans can easily relate to in the real life topics he rhymes about in his songs. Crazy8 has a real talent for rhyming about the world through his own eyes. Crazy8 is intense, witty, well articulated, breath taking, exceptional in delivery, and execution of his lyrics, creative, and very talented overall as a lyricist. Crazy8 is equally as talented a producer as he is a lyricist. The beats and production on Handle Mine is incredible. This album contains some of the hottest, most scorching beats fans can ever hope to hear. Crazy8 produced about ninety percent of Handle Mine. Other artists that lend to the production include Fontain, Isaac Blair, and Kid Corona. Guest appearances in songs include “Dean”, “Dirty Red”, “The Horde”, “Isaac Blair”, and “Fontain”.
The album artwork reflects Crazy8 well, as he is pictured in various spots on the cover. The cover art does a great job in introducing Crazy8 to fans, but the artwork is rather bland overall. The biggest complaint about the cover is the insert has very little information about Crazy8 & his music. There are many fans that purchase albums to not only enjoy the music, but to enjoy reading about the artist & the songs in the insert. The presentation is a big part of a releases success. The artwork & graphics were contributed by Cannon.
Overall Handle Mine is a strong release that will allow fans to escape disappointment by listening to the album; rather than, feeling disappointment for certain if this album is ignored. Crazy8 is very talented, and well on his way to becoming a fan favorite. By delivering albums like Handle Mine to fans world wide, it will not be long before the world recognizes his deep talent, and refreshing rhymes. Handle Mine is mandatory listening.
Track Listing:
1. Handle Mine
2. Dirt Nap
3. World Thru My Eyes
4. Intense
5. Words& Warfare
6. Bad Move
7. U Can’t Get Out the Game
8. I’m That Nga
9. Evolution
10. I Got a Thang For Ya
11. Till’ Death Do Me
12. Which Way Iz Up
13. Revolving Doors
14. It’s Hard to Understand
