Listen/Stream: First Division – B.R.A.W.L.

I’m a lover, not a fighter, so I don’t know what it’s like to be in a fight, but I can safely say that First Division‘s new record is what it feels like to be in a bare-knuckle B.R.A.W.L. Behind the boards, Marco Polo does what he does best: chops up a dope sample and places it atop a dusty, boom bap-based instrumental. The beat combines with the stalwart, edgy lyrical stylings of Shylow and Expertise to create a no-nonsense effort that will be music to the ears of those who appreciate an authentic, no-frills approach to hip-hop. This exclusive world premiere is the third and final pre-release single off the duo’s upcoming, Booth-hosted EP, The Critical Path Pt. 2, due out later this month.