Corey Bapes isn’t the greatest MC of Cleveland’s hip-hop renaissance, but his grill is definitely in a class of its own — simply check out his debut’s foil-embossed cover. The track listing, meanwhile, boasts two songs about “Swagg” and plenty more about green in general. This focus on gettin’ paid pretty much sums up the worldview of Mr. Bapes, who’ll celebrate his 18th birthday this week.

But there’s something engaging about Bapes’ simple — sometimes simple-minded — drawl. Imagine a more energetic and understandable T.I.

Class’ real stars, however, are the hip Cleveland production duo known as the Kickdrums. They oversee the entire album, turning in a fine collection of minimal, crunk-influenced grooves, with “Gettin’ Money” the clear standout.

This article appears in Jul 11-17, 2007.

3 replies on “Corey Bapes”

  1. Hey Corey Bapes i like your music and everything.I been following u since i first heard you and that was a while back.Yeah if u read this i am originally from Cleveland,OH.I am lookin around for people to sign me but they said they can’t….Please man can you help me..My family has been threw alot of stuff in the past few years..if u e-mail me i will tell u what we have gone threw….

    Young C A.K.A Corey C.

  2. corey bapes sucks my left nutt! he is the woest there is in hip hop, He is so off the beat its a joke kil him

  3. who eva tryna dog corey bapes needs to check it. aint no one better. only a senior in high school n hes pullin in mo dough n hoes den u have. shit dude u should suck his left and right nut. hes rawer den lil wayne once he gets radio play hell blow out soulja boy n his corny crank dat n ne other song that got over played.

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