Above Cloud Vision: Doughboy & Dirty Diggz Deliver a Boom Bap Beast
Alright, let’s talk Above Cloud Vision. This 2020 release from Doughboy and Dirty Diggz is the kind of project that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. It’s raw, uncut hardcore hip-hop with a boom bap backbone—straight outta the US under Cocareef Records. If you’re into beats that slap harder than your alarm clock on Monday morning and bars sharp enough to cut glass, this one’s for you.
First off, gotta shout out "Purple Diamond Showers." I mean… what even IS that title? Sounds like something straight outta a fever dream. But damn if it ain’t fire. The beat hits hard, all gritty drums and haunting synths, while Doughboy and Dirty Diggz trade verses like they're spitting over a live wire. Every line feels deliberate, no filler here. You can tell these dudes aren’t just rapping—they’re painting pictures. By the time the hook loops around again, you’ll be nodding so hard your neck might need rehab.
Then there’s “Smooth Jettin.” Man, this track flips the vibe completely but keeps the energy locked in. It’s got this smooth-as-butter groove (duh) layered under some slick wordplay. What sticks with me most isn’t even the lyrics—it’s how effortlessly cool they sound riding the beat. Like, imagine cruising down an empty highway at night with nothing but stars above and your thoughts keeping you company. That’s “Smooth Jettin” in audio form. Honestly, it’s the type of song that makes you wanna grab life by the horns—or at least pretend you’re way cooler than you actually are.
The rest of the album holds its own too. Tracks like “Black Wave Out” bring that dark intensity, while cuts like “Level Up” remind you why boom bap will always have a place in hip-hop hearts. And don’t sleep on “Atmos Pressure”—that bassline alone could shake loose a few fillings.
But honestly, what I love about Above Cloud Vision is how real it feels. There’s no glossing things over or trying to fit some trendy mold. These guys know who they are, and they deliver exactly what fans of hardcore hip-hop want: raw talent, killer production, and zero apologies.
So yeah, give this album a spin if you’re tired of cookie-cutter rap and craving something with teeth. Just don’t blame me when you find yourself stuck in traffic because you couldn’t stop replaying “Smooth Jettin.” Oh, and fun fact: listening to this record makes pizza taste better. Science hasn’t proven it yet, but trust me—it’s true.
