Since the “I just wanna go Home” video (which is my favorite video of all time). when I heard Humble Beast was releasing “thr3e”, I was pretty excited! I heard so much talk about this project on all of the social networks weeks before it dropped. I was starting to get worried. See, I hate when a project gets overhyped. It makes me grade it harder, because my expectations are higher. I didn’t want to do that with this project. I just wanted to enjoy it, but I had it back in my mind “Is this going to live up to the hype?”. Well, Let’s get into it and see.

THR3E INTRO-FAVORITE BAR:”MY EYE’S ON GOD, I’M WATCHING THREE’S COMPANY” This is one of the few intros that I heard, where an artist truly utilizes it to give the listeners the concept/theme of the project so clearly. Theory Hazit’s wordplay is crazy, as he takes gives us a lyrical “6 degrees of separation” of the number three. He shows the significance of the number through spirituality, the numerical system, pop culture, anatomy, music and coming back to his personal life. This track literally shows how his life revolves around the number. If this album was a movie, he would be Jim Carey from “The number 23“. This track is a REPEAT OFFENDER!

FIND ME-FAVORITE BAR:”WHEN I WAS YOUNG, ME AND MY MOMMA HAD BEEF/ CAUSE ALL I DID WAS KICK FLOWS AND HANG AROUND YOUNG G’S” Dert catches you with the beat, as soon as it comes in. It’s so melodic and has a dreamy flow. B. Reith does a great job on the hook. This track is what would happen if Theory hazit’s ”I just wanna go home” and 2pac’s “Dear MaMa” got married and had a baby. This has commercial radio appeal and is a REPEAT OFFENDER!

WHAT LIES BENEATH (FEATURING MELANIE RUTHERFORD)-FAVORITE BAR:”DAREDEVILS THAT BECOME BLIND LIKE BEN AFFLICK” This track discusses deception and lies given through Satan. Theory Hazit shows the frustrations of false religions and fake worship of God. This song challenges you to really seek the truth deeper. I also have to give Theory Hazit a head nod on his “Bill Paxon/Trepass” bar. I loved that movie. Melanie Rutherford brings it home on the bridge. She takes the song to a whole new level and helps make this track a REPEAT OFFENDER!

OLD D3RTY HAZIT-FAVORITE BAR:”YA’LL WAS ON THAT BULL FOR A WHILE, I CALL IT RODEO” Before I even got a chance to hear this track, Fans were saying that this was an album favorite. They were right. On this track, Theory Hazit simply spazzes out on the beat. If this is your first time hearing of Theory Hazit, this is a good introduction. This track truly shows that he can hang on to the title of being on of the best emcees in the game. This is a REPEAT OFFENDER!

ANG3L PART 2-FAVORITE BAR:”WE’LL MAKE GOOD MUSIC, I PRESS REWIND A LOVE SONG EVEN PLAYS ON THE B SIDE” I have to say that this is one of my favorite tracks off of the album! The beat and lyrics are on point! This track is a win/win for you. You can play it for your wife/girlfriend and she will be happy, however, you get to keep it on repeat because you want to hear it for yourself! This is actually my favorite beat off of the album. This would make a great video and single. This is a REPEAT OFFENDER!

I NEED YOU MORE THAN EVER (FEATURING DONOVAN LUKE HENRY AND PROPAGANDA)-FAVORITE BAR:”I’M A COME OFF THE BENCH DAD” This is a heart touching track for fathers and step fathers. Theory Hazit and Propaganda team up to give one of the best songs on the importance of a father’s presence in their child’s life. This track would be so much more powerful with a video. It could show a visual of the heartache that kids go through in single parent (or “married, but single moms”) homes (also shed light on step fathers that “step” up to the challenge). Donovan Luke Henry does a good job on the hook and gained a fan. It was cool hearing him make a dark song sound so smooth. This is a REPEAT OFFENDER!

FOR A LACK OF BETTER WORD-FAVORITE BAR”LOOK AT WHAT I’VE DONE WITH THE TIME I BORROWED” Theory Hazit has no problem letting you into his life. He is as transparent as it gets. He explains the order of roles he has failed in and also explains the actions that led him to them. Similar to “Find Me”, this track shows the circle of redemption. The song even provides you with a musical breakdown to reflect and look at the “man in the mirror” within your life. This is a REPEAT OFFENDER!

AS THE DAY GOES BY3 (FEATURING COLETTE CHANTEL)-FAVORITE BAR:”YOU THREW THE BAIT, I ATE IT UP” This track defines love in all aspects. It explains what love is and what love does. Theory Hazit shows us that love should inspire us. This beat and hook by Colette Chantel is addictive. This is a dope track.

CHANGE GONNA COM3 (FEATURING MELANIE RUTHERFORD)-FAVORITE BAR:”SHE CRIES OUT FOR MY HEART SO LOUD, YOU DON’T READ BETWEEN THE LINES LIKE A BAR CODE” Theory Hazit delivers a graphic story of redemption and finding your “change”. Theory Hazit’s story telling skills are the best. Melanie Rutherford steals the show as she “leads you to the cross” at the end of the song. Her voice is so angelic and is so powerful. The way that Theory Hazit describes these verses, they have to be real. This song is a movie within a song. This is a REPEAT OFFENDER!

DISTORT3D JOY-FAVORITE BAR:”GIVEN A HABIT BEFORE I’M GIVEN A NAME” By far, this is the best song on the album! This track has the flow of Eminem (the “Slim Shady LP” Eminem) and the voice and feel of a Quasimoto/Lord speaking on the behalf of a baby within the womb. There is not one line/bar from this song that will not have you dropping your jaw. The hook is so deep and shows how hip hop can really be a voice for the streets. This is a REPEAT OFFENDER!

DOOMSDAY INSURANC3-FAVORITE BAR:” SUICIDE, HOMICIDE AND GENOCIDE, THEY JUST WON’T DIE” I love how Theory Hazit keeps the thr3e” concept on this track. He allows the concept to come full circle. I haven’t heard the gospel brought in such a unique way. when it comes to breaking down Revelations, you have to know what you’re talking about. Theory Hazit paints a vivid picture and breaks down the scritputres well. The reality is worse. This is a REPEAT OFFENDER!

JOJO DANC3R-FAVORITE BAR:”DEPART FROM ME, DUCES” I love when Theory hazit gets ”dirty grimey” on the track. This was a great track to end the album with. It was bitter-sweet, because I wanted to hear more tracks after it was over. Once again, Theory Hazit proves that he can deliver a dope track and scores one with his pop culture references.