Ex Girl to Next Girl is the sound of emotional maturity filtered through the grit of 1990s New York. It avoids the typical aggression of the era's hip-hop, opting instead for a cool, jazz-inflected sophistication.
The production by DJ Premier is a masterclass in minimalism, centered around a walking upright bass line and a crisp drum break that feels both heavy and light. It is the sonic equivalent of a long walk at dusk where the air is just starting to turn cold.
How does Ex Girl to Next Girl sound next to the rest of Gang Starr's catalogue?
This album stays in step with the catalogue across the board — no axis departs enough to be worth its own note. Hover the dots to see where each one sits.
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