On her Rhymesayers debut, former chemist Psalm One lets it be known that as an MC, she’s more than just “good for a girl.” While her rhymes do transcend gender lines, on cuts like “Rapper Girls”-in which scantily clad female MCs get the boot-she addresses issues most male MCs won’t. With a steady supply of soulful, sample-driven productions from fellow Chicagoans Overflo, Thaione Davis, and others, Psalm delivers an up-close look into her complex personality and intriguing opinions. If she can only sharpen her hook writing (see the sloppy chorus on “Rap Star”) she‘ll be an even more versatile talent”