The Boston Globe

Music

Boston.com

Boston rapper Reks blends weighty issues with heavy beats on new album

By Martín Caballero

 |  Globe Correspondent  

  April 13, 2012

Regardless of the fact that its been just over a year since his last release, it feels like the right time for a new Reks album. The April 24 release date for his new record “Straight, No Chaser” has been circled by hip-hop fans for some time now, but events in recent weeks will likely color audience’s reaction to the Lawrence-born rapper’s third album when they finally have a chance to hear it. He releases his album with a show at Church on Wednesday.

Stay with the story. Get full access to BostonGlobe.com for just 99¢

Unlimited access to BostonGlobe.com for only 99¢ for the first 4 weeks. You can cancel at any time.

  • The FULL story all day: Enjoy all of the high-quality, in-depth journalism in the print edition of the Boston Globe — plus breaking news that's updated 24/7.
  • A truly reader-friendly format: It's online news that looks and reads just like the newspaper — uncluttered, uninterrupted.
  • Breakthrough technology: The responsive design automatically adapts content so it always reads perfectly on the digital device of your choice.
Get started today

Free access for home delivery subscribers.

Just need to link your home delivery account; one easy step.

Link my home delivery account

BostonGlobe.comSubscriber Log In

Contact us for help