Cage

American rapper Chris Palko, known as Cage. The reviews and catalog on DeBaser note a difficult childhood and past addiction; Hell's Winter (Definitive Jux) is presented as a key work showing artistic maturation.

Associated with Definitive Jux and El-P; Hell's Winter praised for lyrics and production. The review mentions a beat by Rjd2 and a guest appearance by Darryl Palumbo on "Shoot Frank."

The available review praises Cage's Hell's Winter as an artistic maturation, noting incisive lyrics and distinctive style. Themes highlighted include his difficult past, addiction, politics and society. Production by El-P and Def Jux collaborators (and a noted beat by Rjd2) is credited with elevating the album.

For:Fans of hip hop, listeners of autobiographical/confessional rap, followers of Definitive Jux and underground/alternative hip hop.