Teflon's much-anticipated new album, 2
Sides to Every Story, is a celebratory
moment for the Brooklyn native, who
burst onto the scene as part of M.O.P.'s
First Family during the late '90s New
York rap scene. Following contractual
headaches and some time away from
the game, the acclaimed emcee is back
like he never left. And he's not doing it
alone, either. Telfon is joined on this
project by two of hip-hop's finest
producers and his closest collaborators,
DJ Premier and Jazimoto, who split
production duties down the middle.
Together, they've crafted a raw, mature
album that showcases Teflon at the top
of his lyrical game. Teflon still has that
distinctive, instantly gripping voice that pulls you in, just
so he can hit you over the head with dope wordplay and
straight bars.
While Teflon goes solo for a number of cuts on the
album, he also calls on his M.O.P. brethren to provide
their signature energy. It's a true full circle moment for
Teflon, whose name is heavily linked to M.O.P.'s
discography since their '96 album, Firing Squad. And for
hip-hop heads who have been bumping his music since
then, this album couldn't have arrived any sooner.
