Below Paradise

4/5

Below Paradise

Tedashii

  1. gives it a: 4/5

    Tragedy in life often brings out some of the most hard hitting, personal material from musical artists, and Below Paradise is the perfect example of that. Hitting a stale spot in his faith and going into a proverbial bout of sorrow after the death of his son Chase, Below Paradise proves to be one of the most intellectual, personal, and relatable Christian rap albums of the decade, showing that we all deal with loss and no matter how strong of a believer you are, it can be very hard to deal with. Tedashii proves his chops as a rapper, showcasing his immense talent and incredible flow, holding nothing back and bluntly bleeding out his feelings onto the pages of lyrics he probably penned this record on. It almost plays out like a concept album, showcasing how he dealt with the passing of his son, and then ending with the sorrowful track Chase, thus cementing this album as a dedication to him. Tedashii’s heart and soul comes across in this record, with his poise and approach coming off as genuine and authentic. This is like Eminem’s Recovery for the Christian music scene, but with a focus on loss rather than drugs. Definitely worth checking out for anyone going through a difficult time or just wanting to check out a rapper who spits both truth and relatable songs simultaneously.