Album Review: Goldee; Album: "Hustle High/Hat Low"

Artist: Goldee
Album: “Hustle High/Hat Low”

By Kirk Parker
Staff Writer

The talented artist Goldee hails from Hammond, Louisiana. From a region best known for Jazz, Creole cuisine and Mardi Gras festivities.

Goldee delivers, what some call a ‘brutal truth.’ In his album titled, “Hustle High/Hat Low,” he covers a spectrum of musical influences from gangsta-rap to smooth R&B.

However, the blend of Lousiana flavored street life experience is what makes this a stand-out album. It hits an emotional high note in the song, “Sweet Mary,” which is a beautiful tribute to his mother who passed away of cancer when he was 12-years-old.

In remaining tracks like the title track, “Hustle High/Hat Low” and “Baby Gurl,” Goldee chronicles his triumphant emergence into manhood. The passion and intelligence experience has brought him are evident in every word. A closer listen is always required.

Even behind the most dance-worthy hook is a story waiting to be heard. As experience has taught us, when flood waters come and the pretty veneer is peeled back, brutal truth is revealed.

Yet what is born of brutality also breeds advantageousness. This self-evident fact is bumped up a notch with the club worthy hit titled, “Lousiana.”

The fact is, there is something for every listeners musical taste. Make sure you sample it. The album will go down smooth, like the best southern gumbo with hot buttered monkey bread.

The album is set for release May 8, ‘07 and the radio release of “Sweet Mary” debut at the second spot on the New Music Weekly Top 40 Most Added Radio Chart.

To get your own advanced listen, check out the Goldee’s MySpace website at http://myspace.com/goldee2reppa.