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Canadian rapper SJ the Wordburglar is known for his skillful wordplay, a penchant for rapid-fire similes and an almost encyclopedic knowledge of comic book canon, but if you've ever spent any time interacting with Burg you likely know that his love for the G.I Joe property nearly rivals his steadfast dedication to true-school hip-hop, at least with regard to pure intensity. Last year's 3rdburglar saw the artist combine these twin passions in stand-out track "Fred Broca," and earlier this week he released a free (triple!) single as a lead-in for his upcoming Joe-inspired full-length Welcome to Cobra Island.
Deeply rooted in the fiction of the Larry Hama-era Marvel Comics series – not to mention its more contemporary incarnations from Devil's Due and IDW Publishing – Welcome to Cobra Island delves deeply into a more nuanced narrative of the continuing battle between the titular paramilitary group and its terrorist foil that many who only watched the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero cartoon may have missed. "A Letter from Snake Eyes" parts one and two linger over the engaging but sometimes convoluted back-story of the Joes' silent martial arts master, while "Rap-Viper" sees Wordburglar insert himself into Cobra's highly specialized Viper squadron.
The team at Hand'Solo Records assures me that the full album "features fully poseable, swivel arm, kung-fu battle grip and is suitable for ages 5 and up." So, while you anxiously await its May 30th release, check out the embed below before heading over to Bandcamp to download your free copy of this fantastic teaser.
