Over the course of five tracks, each one hitting the sweet spot in terms of length, NYC rapper Dami goes in depth about the human condition, what it means to lose family and growth in the face of ignorance and naysayers. While the subject matter could have quickly gone to cliched territories, the content used to speak on those topics is impressive and keeps you engaged throughout the project. To me, it’s a collection that will be sure to grab the attention of even the most-stubborn rap fans.

Hell, just look at me.

The intro/first track, “mommahouse,” is only a tick over two minutes. However, the content made me eschew my typical stance on shorter songs. That’s especially because I am someone who’s lost people close to me over the years. I could relate to the nostalgia and storytelling but also vibe with the instrumental. The way the rhymesayer strings words and thoughts together, for me, is a high point. But there’s something for everyone here.

If you want bars, Dami’s got them. Need some boombap beats? The EP has those in spades. If you need introspective bars about a man trying to find his place in the world–musically or otherwise–I recommend checking this one out. You need a breezy listen with substance? Yep, this is one you need in your earholes. Overall, it’s a quick EP with a healthy dose of lyricism and storytelling. It’ll make you, if you vibe with the project, want more from Dami. At least, that’s how it made me feel since it’s the type of collection I’d typically write about, content-wise, on SOTB. If that grabbed your attention (which I hope it did), check out Almost Home below and remember to support dope music in all its forms.