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Black - 245
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REKS - "Along Came The Demo" Vinyl
A1 Transformers
A2 Talk Shit
A3 North of the Equator
A4 Untochables Feat. KT & Krumbsnatcha
A5 Back to the Essence
A6 Conflict
B1 Feelings
B2 Global Warfare
B3 Running Out of Time
B4 Wassup!?!
B5 Talk Shit 2 (RMX)
B6 The Blaze Joint
Veteran Massachusetts emcee REKS offers a rare glimpse into his creative process with "Along Came the Demo", a raw and unfiltered companion piece that peels back the layers of polished studio albums. Known for his sharp lyricism and unapologetically conscious content, REKS has long been a staple in underground hip-hop circles, dating back to his acclaimed 2001 debut Along Came the Chosen. That album earned him nominations at the Boston Music Awards and introduced listeners to a voice steeped in both street realism and social awareness.
Now, over two decades later, Along Came the Demos arrives as a behind-the-scenes document of his artistic evolution. The title is a nod to his debut, suggesting a full-circle moment—only this time, the artist is pulling back the curtain to reveal what often gets left behind on the cutting room floor.
REKS’ gift for dense rhyme schemes and potent messaging is still front and center, even in demo form. Listeners familiar with his standout albums will recognize the same lyrical hunger, only this time stripped of production gloss. These demos carry the vulnerability of artistic drafts: emotionally open, imperfect, and real. Production-wise, the album leans into boom-bap aesthetics and minimalism. You won’t hear chart-ready hooks or club beats. What you get instead is an environment where lyrics are king and ideas are allowed to breathe in their rawest form.
Along Came the Demos underscores just how relentless and committed he remains. It also serves as a refreshing contrast to the over-curated digital era of music. Here is an artist still willing to show his work, flaws and all. Ultimately, Along Came the Demos is a niche release, tailored for true fans and hip-hop heads who appreciate the artistic process as much as the final product. It may not win over casual listeners looking for easy replay value, but for those who’ve followed REKS’ journey since the early 2000s, it’s a meaningful and revealing addition to his discography.
