Ensain

Ensain James has garnered some ‘hood love and modest airplay in the past, having released both an EP (Midwest Madstyle) and a two-side single (Do This). His latest, self-produced effort (Open Book) is a swift ten-song set which showcases the artist's versatility and range. Whether spitting gangsta on tracks like "Do This" or "And It Don't Stop...", dropping knowledge in "Open Book" and "This One's for You", waxing poetic in a bittersweet ballad like "Loved and Lost" or conjuring his best Jamaican riddims in the Bob Marley-inspired "Reggaeman", Ensain proves to be a committed lyricist and a serious emcee. Hip-Hop fans looking for a breath of fresh air should give Ensain James a listen.