United Kingdom hip hop duo the B-Movie Millionaires, consisting of Manchester emcee Black Josh and Runcorn-based producer and Blah Records founder Lee Scott, have returned to the scene with their sophomore effort. As prominent members of the Cult of the Damned collective, the duo has built a reputation for their distinct, underground sound. Following their 2015 debut and the 2018 full-length Attack of the 50,000ft Sweg Lawds from Outer Space, It Made Sense at the Time arrives as a highly anticipated project that proves their chemistry remains as potent as ever.
The album opens with “ICL,” produced by King Kashmere, which sets a lo-fi, boom-bap tone. The energy shifts quickly with “LAA,” where Spectacular Diagnostics takes over production duties, delivering a cavernous, bass-heavy track. The duo continues to showcase their lyrical prowess on “SOZ,” which blends flute melodies with sharp percussion, and “HEX,” a standout track featuring Sly Moon that emphasizes their forward-thinking approach to the genre.
The project’s mid-section highlights the duo’s versatility. On “MED,” the Millionaires trade bars over a mellow Lee Scott beat, framing their music as a form of sonic medicine. This is followed by “316,” featuring Nickelus F, and “REX,” which features Quelle Chris. The latter track, driven by a piano-heavy instrumental, effectively marks the transition into the album’s second half, where tracks like “KEV” explore more introspective themes.
The latter half of the record maintains the momentum with “SOL,” featuring Granuja and Mir Nicolas, and the wrestling-referencing “BAR.” The project concludes with “TTO,” a posse cut featuring Bill Shakes, King Grubb, and Sly Moon, serving as a fitting finale for the Cult of the Damned affiliates. With Spectacular Diagnostics handling a significant portion of the production, the album feels like a natural progression from the group’s work on the Simony LP. It is a cohesive, well-executed project that reaffirms the B-Movie Millionaires’ place in the modern underground landscape.
Score: 8/10