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Mick Jenkins & Emil join lyrical and musical forces for an incredible work of hip-hop art

Last updated: 5th October 2025

Mick Jenkins has been on a ferocious run with impeccable form — one most rappers can only dream of. His new album, A Murder of Crows, was first released on Even, and now finds its way to streaming platforms.

Produced entirely by UK producer Emil, he has no doubt acted as talent scout, driving fellow spitter Enny into the project with “Words I Should’ve Said”.

A Murder of Crows Review

The project starts as it means to go on with Dreamcatcher, a catapult for its wordplay, one that is full of intentional stray bullets, compounded by a fierce metaphorical direction. Listeners will have their mouths full with a delectable serving of goosebump inducing poetical rhyme schemes — and there are seconds.

As a body of work, it’s fluidly rising upon a sap of talent, full of trinkets that burst into surprise caches of emotionally driven flows. One such track is Pundits (Yappers), where the rapper laments critics, segued into DeadStock.

Our breakdown of Coco Gauff served as a window into a courageous show of music. Hip-hop has never sounded better, and its lead single previewed what to expect.

“If Coco Gauff represents what is to come, then treats will not be in short supply. Emil’s mesmerising adagio beat, coupled with the rapper’s distinct style is a thematic quality of his talent — one I hope continues.” – Coco Gauff review 26th August 2025

Without fault, its producer, Emil, keeps us engaged, drawing from a range of sounds and keeping Jenkins within his zone of influence — an artistic pitch, built to inspire.

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He has truly reserved his spot with the greats — by enjoying his craft, he’s able to connect sonic rapport with not just hip-hop heads, but music lovers too. 

On this particular drop, he understands the breath and candour of his contemporary, applying this musical empathy with a loose fragrance of composition. It suits the rapper’s poetic style, as per on VHS, Move, and Shining, pooling from a synergistic energy.

The Verdict

Concluding the album is a duet with Kaylan Arnold. The three complete a chemistry we hear throughout its thirty-minute runtime. They aren’t just cooking, they’re crafting recipes for a masterclass tapping into all our senses. It showers the listener with meditative exploits the two metrically promised in the lead-up to A Murder of Crow’s release.

Their skill is distinctive, organic and sentimental. When you’ve got something to say, talent like this will naturally possess its host. The only thing left to ponder is — how will they top such a success?