Rugby Thompson [Single]

Smoke Dza | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 19, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2012
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single
• Label: Nature Sounds
• ASIN: B007WFR1LC
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,466 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

With a recent string of critically-acclaimed releases and sold-out national tours, Harlem emcee Smoke DZA has come a long way from cyphers in the streets of his childhood stomping grounds. With an irresitible laid-back flow and penchant for Mary Jane-laced wordplay, the Polo-obsessed rhyme spitter has become an international ambassador for Harlem style; the cool kid's cool kid. Having collaborated with a who's who of young hip-hop stars (Asher Roth, A$AP Rocky, Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, Dom Kennedy, and more), DZA is firmly establishing himself as a leader of the next generation of rap icons.


The rapper also known as the "Kushed God" is now joining forces with High Times and Cinematic Music Group for Rugby Thompson, a brand new album produced entirely by rising hitmaker Harry Fraud. DZA recruited a number of A-list guests for the album, including Action Bronson, Curren$y, Sean Price, Schoolboy Q, Domo Genesis, and more. "I happen to have great friends in the rap game," he explains. "There's no egos, just friends who like to hang out, crack jokes, and bring out the best in each other. It'll be a treat for the fans who love the music we all put out individually." With Rugby Thompson now ready for the world to hear, DZA is justifiably excited. "The end result is incredible," he says. "This has got to be my best work yet."

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing particularly special here but it is definitely not flawed September 27, 2012

By Dutch

Format:Audio CD

Rugby Thompson is a fairly nice light album with a smooth feel, creating an easy listen. The production is solely handled by Harry Fraud, releasing a variety of slow paced beats over varied, hard hitting drums. Although there is not any definite undisputed bangers, the beats are certainly enjoyable and diverse in style. Smoke DZA performs solidly with his easy going delivery and amusing lyrics. There is nothing real serious or deep on this one, so essentially it is a casual album with a couple of nice collaborations. Nothing particularly special here but it is definitely not flawed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Bout Time 4 some Real Jazz with a Bumb when I Burn August 19, 2012

By Danny Castaneda

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

The Bass Beats R' Dope The Cat have some ryme tales to tell Amazon had it at great Price an although his deleivery NY style the Beats mixed with his ryme flow made it worth the purchase

5.0 out of 5 stars DZA Smoked the tracks! @bluallstar June 27, 2012

By Donte M. Moore

Format:MP3 Music

Impressed with the marriage of Dza over Harry Fraud beats. The blend is almost sonic & every song on the album is of high quality like most JLR and affiliated projects, as well as their THC!

I liked Rolling Stoned, but I love #RugbyThompson! The albums were less than a year apart in release, but shows the Kushed God has risen & shown tremendous growth!

Rrrright!

@bluallstar (Indianapolis)