100 BARS MAGAZINE 007 Mar/Apr 2014 | Page 115

Fred The Godson. His talent speaks volumes with lines like “young n***a coming up fast but a kid at heart, twisted Dark, fantasies planning to be living large, momma card, EBT, need her a stick of Lard, ol’ heads couldn’t lean on a nigga like Mr. Clark. Ugh. 50 cards, you jokers can’t get involved, with the mob, world ugly, but love me in pretty cars. Mo’ money, mo’ problems. I love Biggie’s Part, my dreams puffy, my weed fluffy, my Henny Dark.” Widely known for being a lyricist, one of the surprises was getting to know Lux personally on “Takes 2”. A young Lux recalls “Hug each other when it’s chilly, this life gets hella purple Sealys. Momma work to build me, daddy in -and-out the cell. First time you seen your first boy, they brought me to your jail.” LOADED LUX YOU GON GET THIS WORK Production: aHK 2G’S      Loaded Lux - You Gon Get This Work Having ya mixtape set off by NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal speaks volumes as to the direction ‘The Beloved’ is headed. The “You Gon’ Get This Work” release was one of the most highly anticipated projects musically from a battle rapper. Some may look at Lux as the gateway for battle rap to transcend, so this project and it’s expectations were extremely high. Connecting with listeners and letting the fans relate creates a stronghold in the fan base the Harlem emcee is building. With the focus and spotlight on him, Lux delivered a solid project. With bigger production and a steady flow of major features, Loaded Lux is one of the leading candidates to get signed. *****Rating******* •Basura •Need’s Work •It’s Aight •Dope •Undeniable ✔ •Need’s To Be Signed Loaded showcases his wit and wordplay right off top with track two, “Krazy Author”. His rhyme pattern — though unorthodox — still comes across catchy and melodic at times, which helps Lux balance the streets and his effort to cross over as not only an artist but a brand. With features such as Wyclef, Method Man, Red Man, Trae The Truth, Fat Trel and others, Lux easily sets the bar for major features. With such complexity lyrically, Lux speaks over the emphatic sample on “You Can” featuring Jadakiss & rating system 111