It’s safe to say I’ve been writing this review in my head for the last week. When I first heard that Sip Marcel was dropping an EP, I was patiently waiting and anticipating its release. I can honestly say I am not disappointed with what he has given us with Last Call.
I have lost count of the number of times I have listened to this album already, and it was just released on September 18th, 2020. Each time I listen, I hear something different that I didn’t hear the first time. That may be a quotable line or just a new vibe. With this EP, Sip Marcel owes me nothing.
The last time we were writing about him, it was in conjunction with King Marlo on their EP, March 12th. However, today, it is all about him. If you are unfamiliar with who he is, let this be your introduction. This Richmond, VA artist, isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
The album starts with By Myself (Intro), which sets the vibe for the rest of the project. This song feels like Sip Marcel’s “come to Jesus” moment with himself. He talks about his struggles, his growth and reminds everyone to get out and get it instead of merely wishing for it. Expectations is the perfect song to follow. Sip rides the slow vibey beat as he talks about the world’s expectations versus his realities. Everything isn’t about the money, hoes, and flashy things. In fact, his style isn’t typical, his aim is global, and he’s ready for anything. The world needs to catch up to him.
Sip Marcel cranks things up with Right Now and Nourishment. Right Now feels like the modest flex of the album, whereas Nourishment, one of my personal favorites, is a song for the ladies. “Your skin be flourishing, drinking your water for nourishment/gassing you up with encouragement…” he raps over the bass-filled beat. This song is for the lady who’s about her bag and not concerned about chasing a man.
The subsequent track, My All (21 Questions) featuring 2TurntRob, is another one of my favorites and a spin on 50 Cent’s 21 Questions. In the song, Sip Marcel calls his music a little bit consciousness with a twang of gang gang, and I couldn’t agree more.
After the mid-album interlude, Gratuity, the album mellows out. You will easily find yourself nodding along and listening for memorable lines, of which there are several. If you were looking for King Marlo he can be found vibing out with Sip Marcel on YKTV aka You Know The Vibes. I won’t give away to much but the last 7 songs just might be some of my favorites. More specifically, B.D.E and SugarHoneyIceTea.
The end of the album is just as solid as the beginning. Sip Marcel closes the album with Dream Tho. He reminds us that he definitely has the juice and that everything is all about perspective. His circle is small, but his dreams are big. We won’t be turning him down anytime soon.
Overall, Last Call is a solid 13 track album with great vibes. It has something for everyone, and I am personally a fan of rappers who talk about the importance of vibes and good energy. One of my favorite lines can be found in Achoo, “Let me just sage my crib. Let me just smoke my wood.” If you have never done both together, you just might be missing out (you didn’t hear that from me, though).
My one issue is that I wish some of the songs were slightly longer. Maybe I’m just thirsty, but whenever a song would end, I wanted more. If you haven’t had the chance to listen to the album, it is available on all streaming platforms and is most certainly worth hearing.
September has been good to Sip Marcel. Not only did he drop his new album, but he has also dropped NÜ, Nothings Unattainable, merchandise, and even has a video dropping soon for Right Now. In addition to all of this, he just dropped the #YKTVChallenge. You can check Sip Marcel out at his socials and even give the album a listen below.
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