Boston-based artist Hundred Round Kado is back after a hectic year with his elevated new album, “Never Lost A Gun Fight (Allegedly).” His latest album, “Never Lost A Gun Fight (Allegedly),” displays a wonderfully thoughtful, escapist atmosphere.
Across 14 tracks showcases his versatility and varied moods to the unique sound, powered by his commanding delivery and a set of distinct, nostalgic voice and instrumentation. This release follows up engaging singles “Right or Wrong,” “The Audacity,” and “Boolin In The Kut.”
The project opens up with “Never Lost A Gun Fight,” a cathartic, thought-provoking spoken word laying the energetic groundwork for Kado to spit his soul-baring truths over a sparse soundscape. Here, Kado shares his struggles through his flaws and finally getting back on track; he sure takes us through the ups and downs.
On records like “Gratitude,” “Dead Person,” and “9 And A Nina,” there’s a soulful rap, r&b vibe as the MC flawlessly flows atop melodic basslines, while cuts like “Boolin In The Kut” and “Bring Your Skale” find Kado showcasing his ability for cinematic storytelling. Each track is thorough enough to stand on its own, yet as a whole, “Never Lost A Gun Fight (Allegedly)” is a brick-laced bar-for-bar symphony of cohesive hood poetry.
It took over a decade of development, highs, lows, lock-ups, freedom, death, and life for Kado to construct the autobiographical content found in the project. From subject matter ranging from legal anguish and street politics to relationship struggles and spiritual breakthroughs, Kado’s young OG reputation was earned.
