The Playful Menace of Mach-Hommy: "Dollar Menu" Review

[@geauxtama]

Another one of those “Mach Hommy things” I like is on Pray for Haiti’s Pen Rale where you hear Mach say, “Oh my god, he’s doing it again.” Instant laughs.

[@5u8x.A-D]

we all really appreciate your thoughts skye, please never stop sharing them

[@BSideRapReviews]

I spent a unnecessary amount of time deciphering those Rolf Beeler lines so i gotta share it with y’all lol… Unfortunately he actually says “Rambo of cheeses” which is Rolf Beeler’s nickname. I say unfortunately cus I think “Rambo and Jesus” woulda been a better line lol. Anyways… “Rolf Beeler, Rambo of cheeses making you a libra” Unnecessarily complicated way of saying he’s going to “Swiss cheese” someone which is slang for shoot and putting holes in to someone. Rolf Beeler was known specifically for Swiss cheese and then Rolf’s “Rambo” nickname plays into the gun play aspect of it. “Making you a libra” Makes no sense until the next line… “You just a scale, way my gon led shaving ya ceases” So this line explains that making you a libra means make you a scale (the logo for the libra Astro sign is a scale) which sets up the double entendres… “Way (weigh) my gun lead” Where way sounds like weigh so he’s saying (paraphrasing) ‘the way my gun lead shaves…’ and you’re ‘weigh my gun lead (I guess with your head) while it shaves…’ This is unnecessarily complicated IMO and sucks some of the enjoyment out of the album cus the album is filled with lines like this. But I guess if you’re gonna charge $444 for this album like Mach originally did, you gotta pack it with content and replay value. I will say I don’t like Fahim but his straightforward style of punching is a breathe of fresh air on some of these songs and provides balance.

[@jacuzzoda1346]

I mean the gun talk is always gonna be massively overstated when it comes to East Coast shit. Thats like a prerequisite lmao i dont think its unnecessary tho, it's all part of how the artists characterizes themselves to the listener. I mean his catchphrase is "flip you like" so it's to be expected. I just appreciate the wicked lyricism even if the overall meaning isn't that deep at the end of the day. It keeps the gun talk fresh

[@BSideRapReviews]

@@jacuzzoda1346 oh nah I’m a huge fan of gun bars - he can have a gun bar in every single line far as I’m concerned lol. I meant the line itself was excessively complex. In other words, I don’t think that line was good enough to warrant how long it takes for someone to decipher it. Like if you’re the type of person who wants to understand every line - that can get really tedious with some of his work and the juice ain’t worth the squeeze in every case. Not tryna be too negative on Mach though - he’s one of my favs and I really like this project

[@AnonYmous-tr4cu]

“I got low like Woodbury Commons” I’m from NYC. Woodbury Commons is a shopping center with many outlet stores, (Outlet malls aren’t allowed in the city I believe) so many people from the city drive up out of the city to go to Woodbury Commons to shop as there’s cheaper clothes and lower taxes. So Mach got low (out of sight) like Woodbury Commons (low prices), honestly something only people from NYC/NJ would understand. I found this line hilarious. EDIT: Also his reference of Essex to Nassau & Broward County is very similar to the lines on Continental Breakfast on Dollar Menu 2. Where he says “Ever since Ford stopped making Bronco’s because of Orenthal, I was cordoned-off from Halstead to Pine Grove.” Basically insinuating Mach was wanted in Jersey and thus he likely fled South to Atlanta & Florida (he’s spoken about parts of his life where he was down there a few times) to lay low for a while.

[@jagiNON]

Not just "low" but "Lo" as in Polo, cause like you said, Woobury got it for cheap, but they also have a good selection of good shit.

[@thorocomments]

@@jagiNON could also be a reference to the Lo -Life’s. Cool. A lot of NYers here.

[@Bklynbound]

@@jagiNON exactly!

[@vevenfung]

I haven't even finished watching and I know it is already going to be great.

[@HRDRZ]

Baking Soda Schroeder 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SkiHero360]

“I need me my pound of flesh” on Maslow’s Hammer is a reference to Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice - the pound of flesh is the spiteful collateral that the moneylender Shylock desires for his loan to Antonio. To Mach, it’s him saying he wants revenge

[@trip2belize]

I learn so much from you it's actually insane this stuff is free. Thanks professor.

[@vickjr98]

He's very good. Top level insight

[@maxwellfaust261]

Please note, that one elucid produced track was used by elucid in one of his tracks. It seems lots of these beats are reused, or at least references to esoteric hip hop tracks of the 2010’s

[@plembus]

Shame the vino verse was taken off. It could've been your introduction to him

[@skylarmontang2176]

BY ALL MEANS CHECK OUT AL. DIVINO AND ESTEE NACK PROFESSOR

[@thorocomments]

@@skylarmontang2176 Nack is nasty. Divino is terrible lately.

[@skylarmontang2176]

@@thorocomments maybe , but he did drop a good album in the beginning of 2021

[@andrewfeminella6590]

@@skylarmontang2176 and Starker, CurbCandy comes to mind as a good intro

[@skylarmontang2176]

@@andrewfeminella6590 Starker is cool, but the Mellos have really stood out the most in that scene

[@N8SZN]

Please listen to Tha God Fahim’s After Every Dark Day is Sunshine tape! It’s a great introduction to him! Great review as always!

[@kevinlewis9642]

I agree that's the one with megalodon rhymer or sumn huh?

[@AbhyudayGaur]

fyi, The Craft single is most likely a reference to "Brand Name" his collaboration with Alchemist on his "Craft Single" exclusive vinyl series.

[@AnonYmous-tr4cu]

On Rolf Beeler the first first few lines are actually a direct quote of Fabolous on his song “Rap & Sex”. “So all i do is rap & sex, imagine how I stroke, see how I was flowin on my last casette” then he veers off into his own lyrics.

[@trip2belize]

Classic

[@warscribe]

It's Jay-Z befroe Fabolous.

[@danielbadideashaver4894]

I love when these old albums pop up on streaming and i get to hear your thoughts. It really puts into perspective how the album is aging and why i gravitated to them in the first place.

[@LTDal]

TGF - Donatello Mach - Leonardo

[@derptroll012]

Hi prof! There’s a rapper I haven’t been seeing a lot of coverage about online, and I don’t know why. His name is Na-Kel Smith, and his latest project Skullface Bonehead has a lot of energy and creativity. It’s only 15 minutes, definitely worth a listen

[@andrewfeminella6590]

“Swing batter in Salt Lake” swing as in sell or share batter = connect the dots

[@ekinramble]

''bust off a craft single'' in relation to brand name with alc

[@andrewfeminella6590]

You gotta check out Mach’s Fete Des Morts produced by Earl, its been released on streaming!!

[@thebruin173]

Mohamed Ali in the Swimming Pool

[@memaximoron]

I made it to your ninja turtles question and have no answer but yeah i enjoyed ill be back when im ready to engage again; later professor!

[@thorocomments]

Looks like Mach’s F.Y.I. Is dropping soon to streaming. Maybe tomorrow 12 EST today.

[@loganhubbard1950]

Skye you need some more merch I need to buy some

[@marcusianparrish]

Always insightful. Thank you.

[@seanl.4753]

Listen to Schroder, then listen to the track called "cook county" off dollar menu 2 (its on soundcloud). i always thought these 2 songs were related because in Schroder hes looking for his "fly-guide" and in cook county all he says at the beginning of the track is "haha i found it".

[@NO-gh4qp]

Flygod*

[@louisskins]

Your reviews are so interesting and I love your honesty. I thought that was Eckert Tolle on that first track not DDL. But I definitely see my confusion. DDL as Plainview was frighteningly good!! It’s so cool getting different perspectives on this brilliant artist. And the best part is you don’t try and wear some hip hop crown like king rap music. Your humility and respect speak volumes. And when the lyrics get abstract and esoteric you aren’t afraid to admit you don’t know wtf he’s talking about bc I don’t either. But damn if hours or days after banging Mach and the God those lyrics just come out of nowhere. Like my favorite Fahim verse. “I rock with noble men in tough fabric!” Just something about how he delivers it, when and the pure “wtf” make it classic. Do I really know what he’s talking about? Nope. It just sounds dope to me. EVERYTIME I HEAR IT!! This is what critics never get. It’s not always what is said but how, or how some beats are just so amazing I could care less what the actual lyrics are until 20-30 times listened to That’s what I consider good music. Things you hear over and over but don’t really catch until having done so. Music w layers. Mach hommy is like a Korean movie. You watch in awe at the powerful scenes wondering wtf is going on. But by the time it finishes, all loose ends will be neatly tied up and if you paid attention, the climax will blow your mind. But they NEVER EVER spell it out for you. If your too lazy to follow and appreciate art that demands deconstruction for full comprehension then it isn’t for you.

[@sirmeech1329]

Can’t wait till you review Dollar Menu 2, one of my first favorite albums from TGF & Mach. Also the cover is the Michael Jordan crying meme

[@sclark1237]

That's lebron James on cover not MJ

[@viktorgeedorah466]

Lebron

[@sirmeech1329]

@@sclark1237 I guarantee you that is MJ. Lebron is on the cover of Dollar Menu 2

[@sclark1237]

@@sirmeech1329 that's correct and that's what I was saying

[@vickjr98]

Another insightful video. Thanks Prof

[@subzero296]

Professor just an FYI, Fahim has a catalogue of 100+ tapes to listen to. When you end up listening to his discography, be prepared for that lol. There are a bunch of Mach x Fahim gems in those tapes as well

[@kushalunune2084]

If you like ELUCID beat here you would love Paraffin by Armand Hammer. Also check Rome by them if you get time.

[@Coltrane360]

where's my flygod is just Fahim doing the Wu-Tang skit where Meth is asking where his killer tape is. Flygod is the greatest Griselda album imo

[@Ehgg-]

Something you should know is that Mach’s best music isn’t coming, it’s already came, if Mach keeps rereleasing all his albums then you will have an amazing September because he released 3 of of his best albums including imo his top 2 albums (The GAT & Dumpmeister) I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on them if you ever do a video on them.

[@maxwellfletcher-beiers4330]

It's Michael Jordan on the album cover

[@scubasteve5827]

lol its MJ's head photoshopped onto Muhammad Ali's body.

[@maxwellfletcher-beiers4330]

@@scubasteve5827 damn I knew it was Photoshopped but I didn't realise it was Muhammad ali

[@scubasteve5827]

@@maxwellfletcher-beiers4330 yeah if you google muhammad ali in a bank sage the ‘original’ pic comes up

[@KaldorGamingNetwork]

F.Y.I. is now streaming 👀

[@adankpancake]

when exociety drops their album in 2 weeks you gotta review it i think youll like their music

[@garylibero4270]

Pat's and Geno's are probably the least best steak sandwiches in Philly. They are essentially tourist traps (and Pat's makes a way better sammy!). I don't know Steve's, but South Street has many great spots, like Jon's and Ishkabibbles (if it's still there, I lived there back in early 2000s). Yes, a "wiz with" comes with cheese and the peppers and onions! I don't know Mach-Hommy from a hole in the wall, so now I'm off to listen. Thanks!

[@wyler6909]

John's Roast Pork and Angelo's South Philly are the two best cheesesteaks in Philly's. Steve's is decent

[@nastynate838]

i feel like Mach’s reviews are your best

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

Totally agree. His brilliant review of _Pray For Haiti_ is what put me on to the Prof.

[@loganhubbard1950]

get the analytics and seo up 🔥🔥🔥

[@ymcmb677]

NAH NAH NAH BRO THAT INTRO WAS FIRE

[@justinboucher3275]

Hey professor you should check out a record from Guided by Voices, either Alien Lanes or Bee Thousand

[@brewsreviewship-hophops5981]

Sentences no one has ever said: "This Mach-Hommy album sucks!"

[@AbhyudayGaur]

maybe he sautes his "kale" with some special "honey" lol

[@axlgzrdmattick]

Mach-Hommy is amazing!

[@FlowDojo]

Prof. U should do a review on easter gunn day 4 alone. Mach's verse on there is a whole episode worth!

[@FlowDojo]

And steak line is about beefing

[@thorocomments]

Dollar Menu 2 streaming… for a bit now. No review?

[@professorskye]

Its coming! But, dang, I think it is his most obscure work.

[@porkfriedrice1530]

mach dont miss

[@scubasteve5827]

Muhammad Ali is on the cover

[@arn1195]

Cormega

[@alden4091]

A little upset they took Al Divino off, Divino another unique figure in the underground rn

[@stet8826]

Enjoy your reviews. Give bulletproof luh a review. It's a serious piece by mach-hommy slate on wax showing u something different... Am elergic to bulllsh*t.... You"d enjoy it. 4 real. Give it a spin. That sh*ts different and hits. Keep doing ur thing. I got a decade on u but I know u were down in ur youth.. I't will speak to u. Check it. Doe4self. ..

[@DanShmalo]

Why do you not play some of the music being reviewed? Assume it is a copyright issue? It would be so much more useful to at least play sample of the music you are reviewing. Thanks

[@professorskye]

Yes, it is because of copyright. That is why I always plug links where people can hear the music, even though it takes them off my channel.

[@Ehgg-]

Also generally when Mach works with Fahim he only speaks English, to me he dumbs himself down when he makes projects with Fahim

[@shirakazazel]

TGF reminds you of The Chef??? GTFOH

[@dfwherbie8814]

This album was wack

[@FuxwitLim]

When he’s asking where the fuck is his Flygod he’s referencing the skit on 36 Chambers when Raekwon was asking where was his Killer Tape. Omg I’m not pretentious enough to make a cringe video talking about some shit I don’t know. Brrrrtttt nice try