Brown, Danny - uknowhatimsayin¿ – New LP

uknowhatimsayin¿ Review by Andy Kellman [-] Danny Brown took his grotesquerie to its highest level yet with Atrocity Exhibition. Concurrent with his divergent pursuits and evolving public image -- he's now done a sitcom theme, dipped into acting, hosted a talk show, and has spoken about living less recklessly -- the rapper dials back a bit with his follow-up and second Warp LP, executive produced by Q-Tip. uknowhatimsayin¿ by Danny BrownPaul White is still one of Brown's preferred co-pilots, producing or co-producing four of the cuts. The uptick in serious matters is signaled with the slow-churning rhythm undergirding the weary but resolute opener "Change Up," as in "Never change up," "clench my teeth, knuckle up." Another White collaboration, "Shine" -- also involving Standing on the Corner and Blood Orange -- trudges along with some of the producer's heaviest clomping bass drums, amplifying Brown's despondency about the cruelty of humanity and the passing of time. Brief meetings with