PRODUCTS OF RESURRECTIONS DROPS 5/27/2025

Album Review: Products of Resurrection – Pride Over Riches

Rating: 4.5/5

After a long hiatus, Pride Over Riches returns with Products of Resurrection, an album that doesn’t just mark a comeback — it reestablishes the trio as torchbearers of classic East Coast hip-hop. With members repping Delaware, Philly, Chester (PA), and North Jersey, the crew blends sharp lyricism, soulful samples, and DJ craftsmanship into a project that sounds both timeless and freshly inspired.

From the first track, it’s clear that Ziki-P’s production has evolved. His beats are dust-covered and drum-heavy, but polished with purpose — a natural evolution of boom bap that honors the past while pushing forward. Standouts like “Next 2 Blow” and “Return of the Verses” showcase his refined musical instincts, offering lush backdrops that never drown out the message.

Lyrically, D-Scribe and Ziki-P are in top form. Their bars are introspective without being preachy, political without being forced, and always anchored in raw storytelling. They’re joined by strong features, including Marchitect, One Man Gang, and DJ Trubb, all of whom complement the group’s energy without stealing the spotlight.

DJ Tactics is the glue — his scratches and transitions give the project a classic mixtape vibe, grounding it in the tradition of crews like Gang Starr or The X-Ecutioners, while never sounding derivative.

At a time when hip-hop is split between commercial appeal and underground pride, Products of Resurrection lives up to its name — reviving the spirit of true hip-hop without sounding stuck in a time capsule. It’s a grown man’s rap record: confident, skillful, and deeply rooted in culture.

Essential tracks: “Next 2 Blow,” “Return of the Verses,” “The Rage Is Back”

For fans of: Gang Starr, Little Brother, The Roots, M.O.P.