After dominating the entire year with releases, Johnny Adama ends “The Effects Trilogy”, with his most mature release yet, “The Aftereffect”.
The project kicks off with the soulful “History”. This tracks has Adama boasting about the impeccable run he’s been on thus far, but despite his dominance he will never stop grinding. It’s all part of the vision.
“Beanie” has Adama on his flexing shit. No matter what gets in his way, money is always the motive for Adama. This that money route anthem.
“All Me” featuring Playrunna AV is some God Level vibes. From the angelic production, to AV’s sinister voice this one of them ones. My favorite part is when the beat slows down and Adama spits “I made a living outta making somethin shake”. The beat sort of has a bluesy vibe which pairs well with AV’s verse. Favorite track on the project.
You already know Adama is one of the most versatile MCs in the game, on “Nestle” he’s on some yacht rock vibes. Adama just spits a bunch of game of this track over that 80s inspired beat. This that shit you jam when you got a fish tank in your crib.
“Styles P” is the type of joint you just ride your bike on a sunny day to. The production has a Blu vibe. I would love to see some visuals for this track featuring Adama and his shawty, bike riding throughout the burg. The story telling on this joint is next level.
“Lemonade” is on some rose from the concrete energy. The track has a bit of an NY vibe to it. The track has Adama reflecting on his struggles in life, as well has the long and difficult road he has traveled along the way. I love it when Adama gets introspective on a track, it connects well with the listener.
“Memory” with Alexis Julianna feels like a continuation of “Lemonade” but with more of a jazzy vibe. Despite losing some of his closest friends and family, Adama carries on grinding his way to the summit of the rap game. Alexis Julianna’s vocals are reminiscent of some shit that would be on an old school Boom bap record.
Adama is able to make songs about the ladies like on “Find My Way” without coming off as corny. My favorite aspect of Adama’s music is his relatability. The hollow almost late night tip style production fits well with the content.
Adama always ends out a project with a banger and “What You Say” is one of his best. That lamb line to open up the track was really dope, flipping the track into a story or nursery rhyme esque track. Adama spazzes any time he graces some boom bap style production. Great way to end out the project.
In all my years of listening to Hip Hop I am not sure I have seen a run as good as Johnny Adama’s 2021 run. It’s still up in the air if I like this project more than “Side Effects” but either way, if that project didn’t prove he was the best in the game, than “The Aftereffect” does.