El-P - Cancer 4 Cure Album Review | DEHH

Five years in-between albums, El-P's Cancer 4 Cure is what many are heralding as the 2012 album of the year to date. Known for not only his stellar production but dope lyrics, El-P is considered among many in hip hop as the top of his class. Dead End Hip Hop finally had a chance to discuss El-P's album and give you our thoughts on El-P's Cancer 4 Cure. The wait is finally over. Click play.

[@Sydney1Em]

Why's Beezy dressed like he's gonna invade Poland?

[@sunflowersamurai10]

Dressed like an african warlord

[@kjcook9678]

I took the woooooooookk

[@gayfrickinfrog7168]

@@kjcook9678 to Poland

[@Fleezy81]

6:36 CLASSIC DEHH MOMENT

[@94Knights]

6:41 fuck the money store LMFAO

[@MrKillerswamp]

EL-P is ahead of our time. his beats are out of this world. his lyrics and flow are out of this world. one of the best (if not the best) rappers in the game right now.

[@Mambo2able1]

lol the upstairs bathroom

[@MIKELiscrazy]

Death Grips needs to come out with a shirt that says "Fuck The Money Store! Cancer 4 Cure right here! Sit yo ass down!"

[@rangerkasdorf4476]

+MIKELiscrazy But that would require Ride to acknowledge that other rappers actually exist

[@DatBoiiFresh]

Gotta love how passion Myke is in this video

[@TheOneKeyToLife]

He was kinda annoying tho cause beezy and Ken has valid points like damn

[@emmadrummond7735]

So obviously I'm way late on this, I decided to dive back into this album today and wanted to see what you guys had to say, especially because I know how much Myke loves El based on the RTJ reviews, anyway, for me "For My Upstairs Neighbor" I think the first verse comes chronologically after the second. The second verse he influences her to carry it out and kill her abusive partner, the second verse is the interrogation where he's trying to protect her. I think especially with the line like "whatever happened probably had to happen anyway." and then in the first verse trying to explain why he doesn't know anything he says "these walls are thick" and in the second it's echoed by him talking about how he can hear her everyday, and putting emphasis on how thin the walls are I believe in a few different places - like that's our tell for his bluff.

[@kennithbinge]

In order to expand, we have to continue to grow. I would love to review more than just hip hop believe me but we don't do this for a living at the moment. With your help supporting the channel and spreading the word about what we do, we can definitely continue to grow and build and venture out into other forms of genre. Trust me, it's all in us and it would be dope if we could expand. Thanks for watching!

[@mamba4817]

What y'all do for hip hop and the culture is great

[@keepfeatherinitbrothaaaa]

I couldn't agree with Myke more. Dude's got the same taste in hiphop as me. Death Grips and EL-P all day every day.

[@ganglandsublimity]

+Liberal Antichrist LMAO you haven't been there since 2012 have you?

[@nyknick821]

New subscriber.... Love how you guys broke everything down. El-P is so dope!!

[@shellacSOUP58]

Honestly, I can't believe no one really grabbed the meaning behind "Sign Here"… it's this thoroughly fucked up and articulate metaphor/comparison of sex, terrorism and torture, and the fascinating/troubling consistencies and behavioral characteristics between each of these base human behaviors. Genius song, just like the rest. And Killer and Despot absolutely DECIMATE "Tougher, Colder, Killer". Kudos to Myke for pointing out the genius of that track's concept and this whole album in general. Four-course artistry that isn't afraid to break rules and go dark as fuck, this is an amazing listen if you let it sink in.

[@alejandroramirez4470]

Despot spit that fire on that. He has some tracks and needs the full album now

[@MouraPT91]

Thanks to DEHH! They made my music life much, MUCH better. Keep doing this amazing channel, my first source on hip hop.

[@mykectown]

Some of us aren't against giving opinions on other genres, but it's Dead End Hip Hop. The channel is really dedicated to hip hop. But I totally feel you. Music, in general, is great and it's horrible to limit yourself to just one genre.

[@mamba4817]

What y'all do for hip hop is incredible. Best hip hop show on KZbin yall cover everything and don't just beat the dead horse of Jay vs Nas, and all the other generic topics. Y'all shed light on actual great underground artists and I appreciate y'all a lot for that. Seriously. Y'all put me up on Billy Woods, Armand Hammer, El P, and some others.

[@kamielzeegers8106]

Damn, it's 2022 and I could still talk about this album for days..

[@RobS0NiC]

Never watched any of your other videos guys, but I can already say I fucking love you guys. As far as some other reviews go, no knowledge or experience. With you guys, honest and true review.

[@mykectown]

That's not what I said. I said "Don't say that shit about Cage." It's really an inside joke between me and him.

[@yugang08]

el-p is definitely one of the most cryptic, eccentric, creative and most talented mc/producer in hip hop. this album was dope as fuck to me. took me a few listens to let it all sink in but thats the ultimate conclusion i hve come to

[@Sedrick]

Theneedledrop, as much as I love him and his reviews, was seriously off with this album. This review I agree with far more.

[@Eziokilla9595]

Album of the year, so far. It tops R.A.P. Music. El-P is a god.

[@ilovecody7514]

6:36 Damn Beezy! Fuckin snapped the fuck out! XD

[@baltimorefreeman9088]

The DEHH banter is one of a kind

[@ilovecody7514]

***** Beezy got hella quotables

[@ViralRak]

this review is spot on. I have been loving the shit out of this record, and I'm glad you guys finally got to it. I assumed you guys were diggin it but I was merely wondering how much. I'm definitely ranking it high towards album of the year,

[@CreamCity-ml3bi]

I use to like when Myles would get this passionate about a album. It made me wanna check out a album immediately

[@Lat3100]

You guys are my go2 for hip-hop.

[@straightupkid]

This album was absolutely incredible, great review guys

[@Ginga]

This album has truly grown on me in the last few weeks. I already liked it before hearing this review but I went back and jammed to it again and I haven't been able to stop listening to it since. Myke is right on.

[@totheboyelis]

Great review! This album doesn't disappoint. It's right up there w/ the Killer Mike & the Death Grips. I def. think that the Killer Mike album helped jump-start the inspiration for this joint.

[@BinaryStarofShaolin]

6:36 Beezy rips Death Grips to chewable pieces then eats it. Myke is flabbergasted by the bluntness.

[@DizzeeLex91]

These reviews are getting to the point where they are starting to take over my mind. I never really payed much attention to El-P before but off the strength of this review they won me over again. I HAVE TO GET THIS ALBUM! What would hip hop fans do without DEHH?

[@leilamaliki1]

this is the one I've been waiting on!

[@ArmyGuns89]

Great review.

[@MrRickyTeague]

the album was highly anticipated, the review was more!!! and 20mins, thanks.

[@nh8147]

beezy lookin like a Certified African War General

[@goclbert]

Smithereens ain't accessible at all. First time I heard that song 7 years ago I was like WTF is up with this Star Trek shit? Love it now but C4C is so easy to get into because it's so hype.

[@alejandroramirez4470]

I kinda understand what you mean. A little confusing with the beat and delivery on it

[@zachhzach4105]

Oh is that an actual uniform Beezy in the military ?

[@mpchead621]

dope review.. glad this album is getting the appreciation it deserves. oh hail no is prob my favorite track but its tough. only one i usually skip is sign here. but yeah i would honestly give the album a 9.9 out of 10

[@TheSerialnumberzero]

This album is amazing.

[@robertmunro5382]

some of el-p production remind me of the prodigys second album production ?

[@mccombsedc]

Yaw should have the format like this every now and then. It feels like just kicking back and talking to your boys. The way it is now and how structured it is is cool but it doesn't allow itself to have moments like when Beezy went off in this joint. Lol.

[@QuestForKnowledge204]

Myke explained it perfectly. El-P is telling a story and once you understand what the story is it makes it ten times better. I was zoning out to c4c and tougher colder killer came on and i focused in on his first verse and my jaw dropped.

[@mdessaso]

THIS IS MY FIRST ALBUM I'VE EVER HEARD FROM EL-P AND I HAVE TO SAY IT'S A VERY UNIQUE ALBUM...I LIKE IT.

[@TheBrotherChamp]

This album is awesome. The production, lyrics, and El's flow are always top notch. I loved all the features on this album too, although, I wish Cage and Aesop Rock were on a track or two.

[@neonsubstance]

A DEHH review should never end without that assessment.

[@smiller2323]

my g-money deluxe edition is in the mail. def album of the year so far. glad to hear you guys like it as much as i do.

[@ThaBlacksheepX]

This album was so dope to me. Best albums for me this year are C4C-el-p, R.A.P. Music-killer mike, and history will absolve me-Billy woods. There were other great albums but none compare these IMO.

[@Eziokilla9595]

The Cold Vein still stands as my favorite piece of work that El-P has had his hand in.

[@michaelhall5429]

This comment needs updating.

[@FalloutWanderer-uq5sh]

Best underground album ever? Arguable for sure.

[@willywonka7812]

​@@michaelhall5429still unbeaten

[@JACKDULUOZ11]

"Fuck The Money Store nigga" lol love Beezy, love Death Grips

[@mykectown]

Oh, my bad, man. I had no idea he released it early. Thanks! I'll have to grab it up tonight.

[@mykectown]

Yes, Fantastic Damage is out of print. It was on Def Jux which is no longer a functioning label (like I said in the video). You can still find copies here and there, but there are not new copies being made.

[@jeremykao2]

great review since we're already half way in to the year, are you guys gonna do a top albums of the year and biggest let down discussion like you guys did last year?

[@kennithbinge]

It is. I gave that one a ranking of 4 stars. Not sure what happened at review time.

[@js384575]

myke i really want to talk about el-p with you all day. im stannin with you bruh

[@PM2126]

great year for El-P

[@chaosinorderrr]

Dope dope! Def one of the best releases of the year!

[@mykectown]

No worries!

[@Based_Proletariat]

El-P is dope and this album was super dope. I listened to the whole album yesterday and I was jammin' from first track to the last track. El-P is experimental without sound like a bunch of noise like Death Grips.

[@theminorsecond5606]

this is the best review ever

[@addnh]

DEHH Nails it again! Cancer 4 Cure & R.A.P. Music - albums of the year!

[@SLFKimosabae]

Yes, could you provide the link please?

[@n00bster97]

You guys still need to do that Earl Review.

[@tomadams5800]

I really love El-P I'll sleep when you're dead is one of my favorite albums ever

[@BinaryStarofShaolin]

THANK YOU DEHH!

[@kennithbinge]

That's brilliant!

[@SLFKimosabae]

Can you let us know on KZbin when the track-by-track breakdown is up, please? I never visit the site.

[@Chappu112]

Did Myke ever do a track by track breakdown? I'd love to read that.

[@ShamKaPow]

I'm 13 and I love this album. El-P is so unique and and amazing lyricist.

[@JayRevolver]

OMG Beezy replied back to me :') What up doe, that's a funny laugh you did at 14:43

[@Stay_ClassyYT]

What the song called at the quick intro? Tight as hell!

[@MrStrawHatBushido]

Anyone that is this passionate about an album wins me over. I'm going to listen to this and Trophies ASAP

[@mykectown]

Same ones I've always liked. Emperor, Carcass, At The Gates, Morbid Angel, Darkthrone, Immortal, Satyricon, Dissection, Arckanum, Opeth, Mayhem...off the top of my head. I haven't heard a newer metal album that's impressed me. Unless you could the newest Every Time I Die. That shit's great. Only newer bands I've been into are Castavet, Ghost, Valdur, Woe and Shroud Of Distress (although, I'm not sure how new they are). I can't think of anyone else.

[@JoeyBlaze92]

I love C-towns excitement in this lol Thats exactly how I be when I interpret a Lupe track.

[@cloudparter]

LOL at the C-Town staredown on Beezy. I agree this is my album of the year thus far. I think Aesops album coming out next month is going to contend but as of the date of this post El-P's Cancer for Cure is the best.

[@GeorgeOscarBluthII]

I was into like 3 or 4 songs initially... Thought R.A.P. Music was so much better production wise. Then I just kept listening to it as a whole, and its crazy. Been on repeat for a bit.

[@ilovecody7514]

With C-town leaving I had to come back to this classic.

[@mykectown]

Perfecto!

[@fluffycake1]

Love EL Ps stuff is really out there. Cancer for the cure is so dope. Also twisted peeps like Cage, B Dolan Death Grips, Allflaws

[@ThebigJBIG]

Fantastic album, I loved it.

[@cuddleclutch]

Dang, I wish I could sit down and talk with ya'll about this album, it is pretty amazing. No one I know is into this type of hiphop... I'm just stuck watching reviews of what folks think of it!

[@jonnyquiles]

Anywhere that we can find the lyrics online??

[@Helloitisstillme]

Yeah, this is the album of the year for me, too. It's pretty much flawless

[@Sp1n1985]

beezy making me want to go play some Just cause 2.

[@Stay_ClassyYT]

This is when I first listen to El-P back when I first hear his music at Toonami. And I glad I first hear this album by him. 9.5/10 and it is quite better than his old albums except the weallgoingtoburninhell3xx and his debut album.

[@slumthugginz]

that black and white camera is tight

[@RobS0NiC]

Myke, to elaborate as well, the reason why we take so much from El on 4 $ Vic/FTL is because at first you're listening to him tell a story about himself, and it's so brilliant and intellectual. (Put your headphones on to the instrumental version of this track and it tells the same story, just with the MUSIC ALONE.) Then it turns a mirror on you, and even if you don't have the same vernacular, it sinks into you and forces your eyeballs open from the inside. The most real album in years.By anyone.

[@b4real1692]

Myke sound too excited yo lol. I'm a check this album out. I liked Killer Mike R.AP. Music and some Cannibal Ox songs off Cold Vein. I didn't want to check El-P solo stuff, I'm a give this a shot

[@milesmungo]

1. Agrees with what everyone else said. 2. The production was on point. 3. It bumps in the whip. 4. Support good music, cop it.

[@SlyTheThird]

What kind of camera do you guys use?

[@Nielsen700]

Could you guys review Curren$y - The Stoned Immaculate?

[@rangerkasdorf4476]

The hook on For My Upstairs Neighbor is so bad that I ended up downloading the original track and the instrumental and mixing them so it's just instrumental on the hook.

[@mykectown]

This is why you're my favorite! I love the Underwater Lady.

[@TheMegaTronKwam]

I was doing the same thing too! How could they forget that?

[@silverfmj7007]

Is beezy a naval officer

[@CarlHH777]

Death Grips, Killer Mike, El-P. BY FAR, my 3 favorite Hip-Hop albums so this year to this point.

[@blaqkush]

But does it bump in the whip? I need to know

[@mykectown]

Necro's EP isn't out.

[@TheBruceisdumb]

I got onto youtube just to see if these guys reviewed it.

[@PTPfilms]

I bought this on cd the day it came out.

[@TurnOneOver]

Have you reviewed Krizz Kaliko 'Kickin' & Screamin' yet?

[@Eziokilla9595]

Lol thanks. Yeah, I didn't have any reservations about you loving the album. Stay Down was insane.

[@flipmodeisthesquad]

Actually it got released early on itunes. Someone on Fontana distribution fucked up and accidentally made it available for purchase on itunes already. I copped it yesterday. It's fucking dope and would like to hear you guys review it.