Album Review: Json – No Filter
- Mikaela
- Jun 4, 2015
- 2 min read
Image: Wadeoradio.com |by Jodie Walton
Identity. It’s a hard thing to wrestle with. Understanding who we are, but most importantly whose we are. And in a media driven society, where the world’s standard of beauty is being put in your face as the ideal image 24/7, you wonder if you even make the cut. From the way our body should be shaped to how we should act or be, society has been trying to determine it for us.
I’m five feet and two inches. I have natural hair. And like many, I have wished that I was a little taller, or my hair was a little longer. Just to live up to what society says I should look like. Identity is a constant wrestle for everyone. Who are we? What is our true identity?
When an artist decides to tackle issues that we all struggle with, it’s a refreshing thing to hear and see. Not only is the artist shedding light on something we all face, but he or she is opening up their world for others to hear their transparency and vulnerability.
Json is a veteran of CHH, and no stranger to tackling hard issues on his albums. From The Seasoning to Braille, Json has constantly addressed relevant topics with grit and honesty. In his long career he’s been a part of historical movements and records. He has also delivered quality music throughout this time. All of this adds up to a pretty stellar resume by anyone’s standards.
Now, on Tuesday, March 10th, Lamp Mode president Json will release his sixth studio album entitled No Filter. With a title like No Filter you’re sure to get a deep and transparent project from the veteran emcee. We take a look at what fans can look forward to with this project.
Concept
Json has always had an act for using a concept and developing it further. From The Seasoning to City Lights, to Life on Life to Growing Pains, Json has excelled with a concept. Thus, No Filter is a playing ground for several directions of this concept. The concept of “no filter,” meaning nothing has been added to enhance an image or person, is steadily woven throughout the project. Though there are sections in the album where it shifts a little.
Original story published on Wadeoradio.com
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