Album Review: ‘Good Raps Over A Cup Of Coffee’ by IllyTheHost and Soduh Beats
One of my favourite verses comes from J-Style, who opens with, "It was all a dream." Yes, the same immortal opening line that introduced The Notorious B.I.G.'s Juicy back in 1994. It's a clever nod to hip-hop history before he settles into his own pocket, reminding listeners that lyricism often builds on the culture that came before it.
Naturally, the first record I revisited was Not A Stretch. There was only one reason—I wanted to hear RayKaz's verse . Zimbabwe's finest lyricist continues making an increasingly difficult argument to dismiss. Every guest on the album arrives ready to rap, but RayKaz somehow still finds a way to separate himself.
"A whisky shot vers'(us) a f**king Capri Sun / You need one thousand Aubreys just to sneak, son."
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The artists featured on this project are literally the same artists Illy be bumping on a daily basis. Bro was crazy enough to bring most of them together on one project and have the creative freedom to make it exactly what he envisioned. That’s special.🧎🏾🤲🏾
GOOD RAPS OVER A CUP OF COFFEE dropping ka di 3 July 2026.
“Promises” is the first song recorded for GROACOC, setting the tone for the project with intention, patience, and purpose. Produced by @soduhworldwide , the track reflects the idea that great art—like great coffee—takes time. Featuring @jstyle_project from Pretoria, the song captures ambition, discipline, and the promises made to self and craft.
GOOD RAPS OVER A CUP OF COFFEE dropping ka di 3 July 2026.
“Promises” is the first song recorded for GROACOC, setting the tone for the project with intention, patience, and purpose. Produced by @soduhworldwide , the track reflects the idea that great art—like great coffee—takes time. Featuring @jstyle_project from Pretoria, the song captures ambition, discipline, and the promises made to self and craft.
@terry_qcbf The biggest lie many men tell themselves is:
"I'm not where I want to be because I never got the opportunity."
Maybe.
But more often, it's because they never became the person the opportunity was looking for.