Lets get down to business… Jeru is back! Now let me be quick to point out, this is possibly Jeru’s best follow-up since his under-appreciated “Wrath of the Math” sohommore release. (even that album got hated on back in 96′!) Jeru’s last 2 efforts (minus Primo) “Heroez for Hire” wasn’t the follow up I expected and “Devine design” was to any of Jeru’s core fans “almost the comeback we expected but came up short.” “Still rising” is big time payback proving that in this day in age… Jeru can still run damage… and teach the kiddies a thing or two about rhyme techniques. Unfortunately it came a little too late… but better late than never! Jeru’s always gonna be cool in my book!

Although heads these days may not appreciate what Jeru is doin’ now… heads remember what Jeru was all about back in the days. Without DJ Premier on the boards, the quality in beats is a step down but not a loss. Jeru constructs beats melodic to that of the 90’s flavor the east had locked down at the time. It’s rugged, raw and straight gutter. Which can leave viewers wanting more of that Jeru sound of the 90’s featuring Primo on the boards yet are left with beats somewhat stale but better in comparison to his last 2 albums.. Standout tracks include “Airplay, Dirty Bomb, Quantum Leap, and NY” feature the knowledgable boom bap straight talk we’ve come to enjoy for The Damaja. Call “Still Rising” a solid effort that has beats which are a step back for his lyrics to stand out on… let’s get this guy some dope producers to work with and see what he’s all about!