Ace Parker - 3:17 [Album]

On January 20th, Ace Parker dropped a full length Album titled “3:17” and it really makes me want to tap into that extroverted energy!  By itself it is the perfect playlist for going through the highs and lows of every emotion that comes with the reality of ‘Flexin.’’ The analogy that comes to mind with this theme is the motions that we go through when preparing for a night out; The anticipation that comes with getting dressed, beating your face and pre-gaming with your crew, hair flipping away because you just know that the flex is real and you deserve it, that super litty car ride all the way to the club, and finally that emotional car ride home after you've confessed your heart to your homies and said ‘forget so-and-so’ about 50’leven times is embodied throughout this entire Album. Bangers like ”Sommer” and ”Boogie” are meant for the whip. The high energy beats combined with the charisma of Parker will keep you moving non-stop. The transparent, yet slightly comedic delivery used in “Down Bad” is the last of that ego boost for the listener to absorb before getting gut punched by the tunes that follow. “Sorry I'm late,” and “Anybody” are just a couple of the more somber bunch of songs that close out the Album. Parker shares what's real about the behind the scenes of ‘leveling up.’ It looks like fun and that you are above everyone and everything but the truth is that It's lonely, dark, and leaves room for uncertainty. It's not even clear what the purpose of leveling up really is at times, nonetheless, it's always the right path. In the words of Ace Parker himself “...There’ll be better days..Feel the pain, you're okay, check the time, roll again...” .

Tell me how YOU feel about “3:17” Milwaukee.

/Naomi-Re’a for CW