Hip Hop artists tend to live a varied life. It’s a life that so many dream of. When you think of music artists, you tend to think of wild nights and debauchery. Although there is much of that, there are also unique life experiences they draw from. Many of the artists in the genre are people of color and they bring a powerful perspective to the genre.

It’s no surprise to any fan of the genre why it holds so many ears captive. It’s the perfect blend of music and the provoking of thought. The MC is the extension of the Griot in Africa, reminding the listener of the stories that pervade their surroundings. Every MC has a story to tell. In the one-shot, Felt, Jim Mahfood breathes life into the stories of rappers Murs and Slug.

In “ Ya Mans and Them”, we get a story of someone’s little sister being someone she is not. In “Morris Day”, our protagonists have an unusual encounter with the infamous musician. In “Early Morning Tony”, tells of a crazy night that leads to an even crazier morning. IN “ Fear and Loathing in Life Vegas”, Slug takes a drug that takes him on a wild episode. In the final story” The Biggest Lie”, Murs goes to see a psychiatrist, where he questions his direction in life.

Overall, an engaging and funny set of stories that shows that musicians are just like the rest of us. The stories by Mahfood, Murs, and Slug are hilarious. The art by Mahfood is remarkable. Altogether, a set of stories that you can get lost in over and over again.

Story: Jim Mahfood, Murs and Slug Art: Jim Mahfood
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy