Chances are high that you've never heard of Tyriq Omar, but don't be fooled by that because he might make it onto the next "rappers up next" list you read. And deservedly so, I must say.

The Detroit artist recently released his new album, Rain Check, and I can also tell you that the quality of the music can surpass what you think you'll hear, not just in terms of quality but also in the direction of the music itself.

The rapper has skills, and he proves it in the album, but let me highlight the production and how perfectly it fits with his verses! At times, the production style strongly resembles prime Nujabes, the legendary Japanese producer who is now known as the father of lo-fi hip hop. In other words, if it makes it aligns more with the production found in Tyriq Omar's new project, chill hop.

In the album intro, "Cold Shower," the Detroit rapper already makes it clear in the first verse what to expect from the album: "It's just me and these samples, mane." And let's talk about some samples! The production features many kinds of it, whether vocal or instrumental, and I can say that most of them stand out for their uniqueness.

If you're unsure whether the album is worth giving a chance or not, listen to "Glad 2 Make" before diving into the tracks. The fourth song on the project brings a chopped sample that would even make the late J Dilla proud. In "Glad 2 Make," Tyriq spits some real bars while the chorus by Deuce shines beautifully. By the way, big props to Deuce too, who is featured in two more songs. One of them, "Sing Along," brings those pure vibes that could make anyone enjoy the track.

"Grief," the tenth song on the album, showcases one of Tyriq's best performances. Alongside a sample that seamlessly transitions from what sounds like a choir into the instruments (it's not an actual choir, but it sounds like it. It goes hard though!), it makes the track one of the best on the album.

All in all, the album is worth checking out. With beautiful production, solid bars from Tyriq, and excellent features that complement the project, "Rain Check" sounds like something that could have been released in the mainstream. And trust me, it would do numbers.