Jermiside and Danny Diggs------Quiet As Kept

Jermiside and Danny Diggs-Quiet As Kept--(2013)

Artist: Jermiside and Danny Diggs

Album: Quiet as Kept

Label: Independent           

Producers: Danny Diggs

In 2013, there is an emergence of emcees linking up with the producer to make a complete project. This includes Cincinnati born, Atlanta Bred Jermiside teaming up with Canadian producer Danny Diggs in making another project. With an impressive debut album “Middle Classic”, the tag team duo returns with their sophomore project “Quiet as Kept”.

            There is no question that Jermiside has lyrical delivery and strong subject matter and Danny Diggs ignites the flame with his soulful production. You can hear the musical chemistry blending well on the beginning tracks of “How I Feel”, “Never” and the 90’s inspired posse cut “Book of Rhymes” with the deejay scratches fitting to the beat. One of the few tracks on this album stands out is “Bloodline” where Jermiside spits eloquently about his ancestors during the struggle and never forgetting his past: they say there’s no future without a past/staring at the hourglass trying to make it last. Danny Diggs knows how to blend the beats well for Jermiside to flip the script and the piano samples are blessed with the hard knocking drum patterns on “Innocent” where Jermiside spits about the choices made and the consequences behind it and the other stand out track “Victory Is Mine” is a smooth laid back joint with a golden era reminiscent vibe to it.

Throughout this album is based on smooth piano soulful beats and Jermiside delivery matches well. Jermisde knows how to keep the listener attuned with his lyrical narrative that is thought provoking. Danny Diggs knows how to bring out Jermiside lyrical cadence with the dope production behind it. The ten track album is easy to listen to. There are no special tricks behind it and the originality towards it remains the same. Not as innovative as Middle Classic but they are sticking to the same formula: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Other than that, this album is definitely not a disappointment and it’s quite impressive from the duo of Jermiside and Danny Diggs. This is a album worth listening to!

            Strong Tracks: “Book of Rhymes”, “Bloodline”, “The Depths”, “Innocent”, “Victory Is Mine”, “Be Forever”,

            Rating: out of

Go get your download on the new project from Jermiside and Danny Diggs "Quiet As Kept"