Secondary Protocol
Compared to the slow-roll flows of most West Coast rappers, Wildchild rhymes in wind sprints. Every exhalation races to the finish; as Wildchild explains in "Code Red," "build momentum/gain it/to pass you like Marion Jones." It's an exhilarating, though at times exhausting, experience to take him at full force, but guests likeAceyalone, labelmate Medaphoar, and fast rap legend Percee P provide some respite from Wildchild's lyrical storm. Though this is supposed to be Wildchild's solo moment, the entire album is produced by hisLootpackpartnerMadliband Madlib's younger brother Oh No (talented family, that one), although Madlib never actually cameos with his funky, clunky rhymes. Instead, the prolific producer and baby brother provide a consistent sound bed, full of dust-drizzled loops and iron-fisted percussive blows. This balance offers the best of both worlds--giving Wildchild a convincing opportunity to shine on his own but remaining familiar enough for Lootpack fans to enjoy as well.--Oliver Wang