In a virtually unloving industry, Divine Styler’s second solo LP is a truly inspiring love movement. Focusing on the self-empowerment aspects of life over acid infused breakbeats, the Pharaoh Divine Styler divulges potent doses of uplifting abstract lyrics, however the true genius of this LP lays in his work behind the boards.

Coming exquisitely original in the house of God, “Hajji” attacks from the jump with its voice manipulated supernova distortion, and DJ Rhettmatic scratches on the 1′s and 2′s. With “Time Fold 79″ Divine puts his breath control on full display over a plush piano arrangement, a true dedication to hip-hop’s glory days. Creating nothing but timebomb’s waiting to explode, “Directrix” is guaranteed head-nodding material. DS spits his lyrics in a robotic talking mode, fluctuating in and out of this hazy futuristic track. Joining forces for the first of two collabo’s with his labelmates Styles of Beyond, “Nova” has a definite “Hot Sex” vibe permeating from its every orifice. SOB’s combine wonderfully with DS, as Takbir’s performance is especially invigorating. “Microphenia” continues assaulting your eardrums, befuddling you with its seemingly out of nowhere soundscapes, and the SOB’s 1nce again aid DS lovely with their spies are us espionage steez. The old school breakbeat and quick thrusting bursts of energy propel “Before Mecca”, as it has lost no luster off its original shine. DS outdoes himself with “Make It Plain”, as he implements sonic explosions that hit from every possible angle, making it an unparalleled listening experience.

There is a huge discrepancy in terms of quality from the first side of this LP, to the second (where most of the tracks mentioned above are located). DS finds a nice groove on the B-side, whereas side one is much less cohesive and uneventful.

Divine Styler’s sh*t is definitely out there, and it takes more then a few listens to fully decipher what’s going on. His elevated intellectually stimulating wordpower is a nice change of pace, and far from the usual MO hip-hop LP’s contain nowadays. While DS does a nice job of using hip-hop as a medium for getting his message out to the masses, his lyricism takes a backseat to his uncompromising underground production. Enticing, informative and done with nothing but the upliftment of man and woman at heart, that alone is enough to be applauded for.