The Dirtball "Raptillion" review by Daddy X

On Sept 19, 2006 Suburban Noize will release “Raptillion,” The Dirtball’s third full length to date!!!!! Are you ready??

Every once in a while an artist comes along that defies gravity and logic…The Dirtball is that artist and this is his time. The Dirtball is a true master of his craft and on “Raptillion” he reaches new levels of lyrical perfection. Dirtball has steadily been touring and building a strong following around the country after hundreds of shows fans are realizing what a unique and special talent The Dirtball is. Not only is he one of the most grounded, down to earth artists you ever wish to meet, he also is one of the most innovative architects of lyrical delivery you will ever hear. The Dirtball is a well-refined drummer by trade; he started his musical career as the drummer of SLC group “Cholo" where he rapped and played drums simultaneously. Anyone who has ever played drums and tried to sing knows how challenging it is, not to mention tryin to rap and drum at the same time!!!!! The Dirtball not only did that but he does it well! He was also was a NCAA national champion Nordic skier at the University of Utah. He speaks fluent Swedish and has competed in numerous marathons...if you’re starting to get the idea that The Dirtball is not your everyday average Joe you are getting my point. He received his nickname “Raptillion” because no one could figure out how he could breathe and rap so continuously. After raising the bar on the Subnoize Souljaz “Droppin Bombs” record, The Dirtball barricaded himself in his home studio to finish “Raptillion.” The result is a masterpiece, certainly to find him in the upper Escalon of any mc that has ever touched the mic. When it came time to take the album to the next level, I proposed that he let Kumagai do some progressive tracks to challenge his song writing skills…to say that he slayed them and knocked them out of the park is an understatement on tracks "My Show," "Hey Batter," "No Rulez," and "We Banging," The Dirtball intertwines his lyrics with the tracks like a python suffocating his prey....some of the underground bangers from his project upwards project with producer “P-Nice” Shevelin also make the cut. The result is a musical and lyrical journey that will leave the listeners jaw on the floor…from top to bottom The Dirtball’s "Raptillion" album receives the highest rating a record can receive. It is an honor to have been part of the process in bringing an artist of Dirtball’s caliber to the world....Sept. 19 2006 go grab a piece of history…the game is about to change...Dirtball has arrived, so mcs duck and cover… time to go back to the drawing board!!!!!!