Pick It Up

Lifesavas’s Gutterfly: The Original Soundtrack:

This hip-hop opera from Portland’s finest rappers is set in Razorblade City and stars Vursatyle as “Bumpy Johnson,” Shines as “Jimmy Slimwater,” and Jumbo as “Sleepy Floyd.” With guest stars such as Camp Lo, Fishbone, and Dead Prez, this latest Quannum Projects release puts a new spin on the concept album, but doesn’t forget how to drop smooth vocals and catchy beats along the way.