The third of
Your Old Droog
's short, celebrity-themed 2022 releases,
Yodney Dangerfield
clearly evokes its namesake, as the emcee refines his comedic timing and mastery of delivering swift punch lines. Far more of a proper comedian than a mere joke rapper, he's equally skilled at clever lyrical juxtapositions, vicious put-downs, and offbeat references. On "50K or Brunch," he addresses an inferior rapper as a "fake
Earl Sweatshirt
-- Earl Cardigan," and later rhymes
Zoot Horn Rollo
with Cornholio. Nowhere near as nerdy as he might seem, he's more like a cool-headed battle rapper who can shut his opponents down without breaking a sweat. Brief and to the point,
affirms
YOD
's status as one of rap's best comedians. ~ Paul Simpson