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Holy City Records Artist LGP Ammon’s “Father” represents a significant evolution in not only his artistry, but his life outside of 16 bar cuts- showcasing a deeply personal and introspective narrative. The 14-track album delves into the complexities of newfound fatherhood and the etherically transformative power it holds.

Ammon’s lyrical depth is evident as he navigates the potent thoughts and emotions tied to his new role, balancing vulnerability with strength and spirituality with eloquence and depth.

“Miles,” serves as an emotional anchor, setting the stage for a heartfelt exploration of his fears and hopes for his son, Miles. The poignant “Miles,” featuring Sunn, offers a touching letter to his newborn, infused with a powerful poem that underscores the importance of healing and building a solid foundation for his family.

This sentiment is mirrored in the “Barbershop interlude,” where LGP Ammon pays homage to the cultural significance of barbershops in the Black community, seamlessly transitioning into the song “Barbershop,” which imparts wisdom to young fathers through one of the most underrated, unofficial therapists, a black barber.

Beyond highlighting a low-key cornerstone in black therapy, this is a clever take on LGP’s duality of knowing the many grim faces of some who have been in his situation and failed, and how he can break the mold.

LGP Ammon’s lyrical dexterity is one of my favorite attributes of his style. From the line for line wordplay, to the almost poetic nature of his fluid delivery, LGP keeps a fresh sound in each song.

Even though “Father” is deeply retrospective, there are a few tracks like “Lost ” and “Law of Attraction” reminiscent of his previous album “This Is Totally Not A Hype Album”. Another similarity between this album and the previous are the well placed collaborations from Sunn, Nu of UnHeard, Sha AMG, Destiny Patrick and of course King Cutler

“Similar Minds,” a collaboration with Holy City Records creator, King Cutler, that channels Wu-Tang vibes through a clever, ping-pong style flow. The two emcees parallel the planning and execution of a heist with their collaborative ‘hive mind’ of being in tune with each other as they prepare for a takeover.The track is a showcase of their combined skills, LGP creating the blueprint and King Cutler as the inside man ready to put in the work, illustrating the depth of their lyrical craftsmanship.

However, the most potent tracks in my opinion are “Father?” and “Time”.

“Father?’ which stands out as a profound soliloquoy of faith, destiny, and reality driven doubt . Here, Ammon wrestles with his relationship with God, expressing feelings of being silenced amidst life’s challenges while grappling with the spiritual responsibility of raising his son.

“Time” grazes on the same topic but goes more in depth with the ‘play by play’ of LGP’s mental and emotional state the moment he realized he was a father. Opening with a poem, an oath, a promise from LGP to his son Miles.

“See I knew this day would come, but God had plans for my journey/ i’m still humble but some relations that i fail to show mercy/no one can hurt me/you can tell the confrontation deters me/until the foot of your arrival I feel more un-deserving/ fell to my knees, the doctor is telling me to breathe, a wife in the same week, must be a catch I didnt see/ the fear consumes me, everything I thought could happen, would indeed/ prepared for all the worst, but found more faith in my belief.”- from “Time”

Holy City Records continues to create a rich tapestry of narratives that celebrate personal journeys, community ties, and the transformative nature of love and responsibility. Through their distinct yet complementary styles, artists like LGP and King Cutler inspire listeners to reflect on their own experiences while championing the importance of living and thriving in your truth with resilience. #GxldApproved