Two things stand out about Kenn Starr's Starr Status - the melodies/sampling and restraint.
We'll start with the DJ work and segue naturally to the restraint from there.
Two of the flyest members of the California super group, Living Legends, pair up and release one of the hottest albums of the year, Heroes in the City of Dope.
Initially, I was turned off by the Makaveli Presents..." part of the title and thought, "oh no, another rapper trying to make a buck off Tupac Shakur's name. But after hearing Reparation Is Due from Muszamil, it was clear the youngest protégé of the late Shakur is truly dedicated to keeping the flame of his mentor alive.