Vevilos got tangled up, disappeared for years, let the rumors take their course, and when he broke free overcoming drug addiction and being released from prison after serving an eight year sentence he managed, with two major albums, not only to remind the scene who he was but to reintroduce himself as something entirely new. With sharper lyrics than ever, full of lyricism even though they were written in cells and underground homes, Vevilos has, over the past decade, reestablished himself as one of the most important rappers in the game, indifferent to the laurels he had already earned during the glorious ’90s. With over 500 live performances and 30 years of presence on the scene, there’s still so much more to look forward to.