Mess King Of Dope: A Chaotic Masterpiece That Still Slaps (2010, Japan)
Alright, let’s get into Mess King Of Dope by メシア The フライ—a hip-hop gem from 2010 that feels like it was cooked up in some underground Tokyo lab late at night. Released under Libra Record, this album is a wild ride through beats so sharp they could cut glass and lyrics that slap harder than your mom when you forget to take out the trash. It’s messy but intentional—like eating ramen with chopsticks while skateboarding. You’re not sure how it works, but damn if it doesn’t.
First off, shoutout to Rick Essig for mastering this beast and I-DeA for mixing most of the tracks because without them, we’d probably have sonic chaos on our hands. And honestly? Maybe that wouldn’t even be a bad thing here.
Now, onto the goods. Let’s talk about two tracks that’ll stick to your brain like gum under a desk.
Track 1: No More Comics
This one hits hard right outta the gate. The beat is grimy yet smooth—as if someone took classic boom-bap and gave it an anime makeover. メシア spits bars like he’s got something to prove, and honestly? He does. This isn’t just music; it’s a manifesto. By the time the hook rolls around, you’re either nodding your head or questioning all your life choices. Either way, mission accomplished. What sticks with me is how unapologetically raw it feels. Like, dude didn’t come to play—he came to conquer.
Track 6: Wonderful World
Oh man, where do I start? On paper, “Wonderful World” sounds like it should be some cheesy, feel-good anthem. But nah, メシア flips the script entirely. Over a haunting beat that sounds like it was sampled straight outta a horror flick, he delivers lines dripping with sarcasm and grit. It’s less “what a wonderful world” and more “yeah, sure, buddy—keep telling yourself that.” There’s this moment halfway through where the instrumental drops out completely, leaving only his voice echoing over silence. Goosebumps. Pure artistry.
The rest of the album keeps the energy high with tracks like 鉞 -マサカリ-, which slaps harder than its title suggests, and Monkey Business, which is exactly as chaotic as it sounds. Even the skits are oddly satisfying—they don’t drag, thank god, keeping things tight and cohesive.
But here’s the kicker: listening to Mess King Of Dope feels like being invited to a secret party where everyone speaks a language you kinda-sorta understand. You won’t catch every lyric, especially if Japanese ain’t your first tongue, but the vibe? Oh, you’ll get the vibe loud and clear.
Final thoughts? This album is proof that perfection doesn’t mean polish—it means personality. メシア The フライ didn’t make perfect music here; he made memorable music. And honestly, isn’t that what hip-hop’s supposed to be about? Raw, real, and ready to rattle your speakers.
Also, fun fact: if you listen closely during トラック 13 (マンダラ), you can hear what sounds suspiciously like someone accidentally knocking over a water bottle in the studio. Accidental genius? Or brilliant sabotage? You decide.
Rating: 8/10 – Messy AF, but in the best possible way.
