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Exclusive Album Review: Yes Daddy – “Dumb Blonde” LP

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Emerging from Alabama’s dynamically vibrant music sector, rising indie/pop powerhouse Yes Daddy began hitting the ground running about six years ago when he started his musical exploration from the confines of his own bedroom at the age of 15. Since that time he has not slowed down in the least and has single handedly formed an insatiable street buzz since his inception into the market; drawing initial inspiration from industry heavyweights like HUNNY, The Beach Boys, Mac Miller among several others.

His captivating signature sound pays homage to artists greats like LCD Soundsystem, The Strokes and MGMT, all while maintaining a raw sense of authenticity, realness, originality and familiarity putting Yes Daddy into a calibre that is completely his own. His electronically infused indie approach is diligently characterized by its emotive depth, blended with an eclectic mix of indie and alternative measures and uniquely crafted landscapes; delivering an immersive auditory experience for his listeners. And his most recent 11-track juggernaut Dumb Blonde encapsulates this musical vision full circle, bringing Yes Daddy’s undeniable versatility right to the forefront.

Opening track “Hands” is an inventive high energy banger that introduces YD with absolute relentlessness, catchiness and his signature almost spoken-word like vocal explosion. This party track is not only cleverly executed, but also captures the simplicity needed to keep YD’s essence and aura right at the forefront. Follow-up track is the more sing-songy “Flatline”, another less-is-more drums and bass stylization that cruises this song into anthemic bliss and catchiness. The verses are comprised of top notch melody choices, gang vocals and even points of subtlety that perfectly transition the song into subsequent measures. This is definitely a standout of the record, and the many elements and angles throughout the track’s duration make it very apparent.

One more noteworthy track is the banger “Bleach Blonde”, another track with a more subtle approach lyrically but continues to maintain its sense of atmospheric rhythms and sequences as the chorus merges in. This hauntingly ominous and visceral track is one of the best written ones on the album altogether, and even though it’s one of the record’s shorter tracks, it’s also one of the most memorable. It has swells and touches of the mid 2000s era while still delving into today’s more hypnotic modern sensibility. This track is definitely one you could have on repeat for days simply for the nostalgia factor. It presents a perfect balance of both originality and familiarity, giving the audience a listening experience that is a taste of something fresh while still being able to sink into something they have come to know and love,

Overall, Dumb Blonde is an absolute banger for today’s modern indie/electronic market and will take you on an eclectically versatile journey into a sea of tracks that will have you anticipate what’s coming next when it comes to Yes Daddy’s future releases. It will also entice you to do a deep dive into YD’s discography altogether, researching his story and see just how he has evolved into the artist he has become today…all while still evolving. Dumb Blonde is available now on Apple Music, Spotify and many other digital music streaming platforms. We highly recommend this one, it’ll easily be one of your favorites for 2024 thus far.

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Exclusive Artist Review: R Squared – “Different” EP

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Emerging from the prominent Cleveland-based Midwest music scene, fresh faced Rap group R Squared have quickly began to hit the ground running with their distinctively catchy and innovative signature sound. Comprised of rising Rappers Khizzy and Robishbob, the duo has put together a debut EP of brilliantly crafted tracks that effectively showcase their musicianship factors and production value; bringing their artistic merit to the forefront while garnering complete creative freedom and artist independence by self-producing all their material and releasing it through their indie platform R Squared Studios.

Featuring five versatile songs with insatiable catchiness, R Squared’s debut EP, titled ‘Different’, brings a fresh Hip Hop sound to fruition with a futuristic aura that is cleverly executed and lyrically captivating. Opening tracks “Different View” and “Crooked” diligently combine nostalgic 90s vibes with a modern twist that puts R Squared into a calibre that is completely their own; balancing equal parts originality and familiarity to give their audience a taste of something fresh yet still identifiable. Both tracks effectively showcase both rappers with their wordsmithy tactics and duel verses that compliment each other throughout the songs’ durations. Subsequent songs “Who Am I” and “For It All” however serve up a much more modernized approach with inventive beat structures and lyrical intellect. The beats are hauntingly ominous and hypnotically visceral, enhancing the listening experience from the very moment each rapper distinctively demonstrates their multifaceted and multi layered flow through every measure. These tracks in particular really delve into the musical identity of R Squared and the undeniable versatility that is displayed throughout the EP’s duration. Closing track “Vision” ties the record together and shines a spotlight on their signature style. It’s anthemic, atmospheric and really reaches new heights in today’s more contemporary market. You can hear both artists truly deliver exceptional songwriting structures and really bring their best A-game to the project without outshining one another. The unique lyrical bars on this song have a powerful intellectual presence that is seldom heard in today’s world of Hip Hop. The sound is collective and shares equal grounds when it comes to showcasing both artist’s strengths, which truly helps deliver an EP that is a standout in its own right.

For a debut EP, R Squared sets the bar high and delivers up a finished product that will easily exceed expectations. It showcases several angles of both artists in a way that shines a spotlight on both their individual abilities as well as their collective ones. You can listen to the record now on SoundCloud, YouTube and several other digital music platforms. ‘Different’ will easily become one of your favorites in 2021’s Hip Hop spectrum.

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Exclusive Artist Review: Earleybird & Maria – “Everything Is Imaginary” Album/LP

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Kevin “Earleybird” Earley’s love for hip-hop goes back decades, as he wrote and performed his first raps in elementary school at the age of seven years old. His rap name was given to him by a childhood friend, a pun based on his last name. Now, several decades later in the game, Earleybird has teamed up with female pop starlet Maria to put out a breed of melodic Rap and R&B that diligently combines a duet of perfectly balanced blend of old school sensibilities and today’s modern aura on his newest record Everything Is Imaginary.

This ten-track juggernaut meshes a signature sound that touches on equal parts originality and familiarity; giving the listener a dose of old school Hip Hop countless Rap fans still yearn for along with today’s more modern calibre. Earleybird‘s meaningful, wholesome and undeniably real lyrics are cleverly executed with a mid-range approach with poetic justice often at the helm of his witty lyrical punchlines. Meanwhile, after some straightforward verses, in comes feature artist Maria with her higher-range vocal approach that is blissful and beautifully crafted. Each artist compliments the other, and ultimately resonates into a full-on duet album with a formulaic and multifaceted nature. Each track is supercharged with powerful vocals and versatile melodies rarely heard in a combination comprised in this way. It has a futuristic overtone with every old school component from the past that made Rap the genre we’ve come to know and love today.

Everything Is Imaginary is an absolute gem that deserves all the impact it can muster. It’s an album that invites you into a world that is nostalgically identifiable but also freshly crafted with top notch production and performance value doused with more versatility than one could ever expect between a duo like Earleybird and Maria. This album is a true soundscape of atmosphere and will be held in high regard by anyone who comes into contact with it.

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Exclusive Artist Review: JusKolMeAl – “Other People’s Money” Album

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JusKolMeAl (pronounced Just Call Me Al) is a versatile Hip Hop artist hailing from the New York music-scape who is diligently known for his unique and multifaceted style and lyrical ability. The rising artist has been crafting his own breed of music for several years now and has gained a notably impressive following since his emergence into the market for his honest, introspective lyrics and concepts. JusKolMeAl‘s stylization often deals with themes of self-discovery, overcoming adversity, and encapsulates the struggles of everyday life. His dedication to his craft and passion for Hip Hop has earned him a reputation as one of the most promising up-and-coming MCs in New York, and his latest 7-track juggernaut Other People’s Money is direct evidence of this.

JusKolMeAl has a flow that grasps onto old school flavors but still easily appeals to the modern Hip Hop aura. His beats provide a sense of classiness and authenticity to them, almost as if most of the sampling came from soundscapes conjured up from old vinyl records and reel-to-reel 8-tracks, delivering a multilayered signature sound that is captivating, fresh and insatiably nostalgic. His track “Progress (featuring ”Dreamlife) is a great example of this. Comprised of a more R&B-oriented chorus and hook, this soothing and subtle beat with Al’s charismatic flow at the forefront serves up a tasty concoction of classic Hip Hop flavors reminiscent of the iconic 90s era, yet will still easily be appreciated by today’s more modern sensibility. “Cheat Code” is a more modernized track with some of Al’s best clever lyrical punchlines and even has a theatrical edge with his multi-layered vocal approach. This story-telling anthem is easily a standout on this record.

One more track that is worth noting is the street banger “Drama”. A more in-your-face and eye opening track with cleverly executed lyrical themes that make this record all the more real in its wholesomeness and message. This one has ear-imagery that accompanies the lyrical outbursts and really makes the song a visceral listening experience once you grasp onto every layer. It’s anthemic, energetic and truly delves into the overall signature manifestation of Al’s versatile craft. It has that staying power, where the song stays with you even long after it’s over. The originality and familiarity of the track parallels perfectly; delivering a banger that will give the audience something fresh yet still very identifiable.

Overall, if this is your first listening experience when it comes to Al’s discography, then you’ll be an instant fan. It’s easily his most innovative work to date and it diligently demonstrates why he sustains critical acclaim. Other People’s Money is everyone’s record, and it’s one that will remind you why Hip Hop is the powerful genre it continues to be today (despite the mumble rap and overly saturated distractions, which is among every genre today). Give this one a listen and be amazed. This artist is fast on the rise and 2024 is gearing up to be a very promising year for him.

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Exclusive Artist Review: Jeremiah Davincii – “The Patricia Hills Son” LP

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If there’s one thing Jeremiah Davincii has proven – it’s that he’s no ordinary rapper. Because today’s mainstream market largely doesn’t touch in any rawness or realness, but JD definitely does and his latest full length ‘The Patricia Hills Son LP’ is further definitive proof of that.

This record has several pivotal moments, clever lyrical outbursts and gemstone tracks from beginning to end on this double album. Jeremiah’s style is gritty, real, surreal and truly versatile in its delivery and really captures the essence of realness in just about every track, but also successfully delves into separate themes as each bar plays out. His track “Forever” is a song about his grandmother that shares the same emotional resemblance to Tupac’s ‘Dear Mama”. It’s vulgar-free, heartfelt, wholesome and truly visceral in its atmosphere. The beat structure and multi layers accompany the emotions of this song very diligently, capturing the essence of the theme of a loved one’s affection in a way that is relatable and real. It’s a true gem for anyone looking to get heart as the song’s true centerpiece. Another milestone on this record is “Ballad For The Fallen”. Another visceral track with a brilliant 90s beat that has an anthemic vibe accompanying it. This one delves into Jeremiah’s appreciation for his influences and really encompasses a crafty beat that is rhythmic and cohesive. Capturing the same level of emotion as the previous track, this song really explores other angles of his artistic merit, but still diligently carries his consistency in a way that is effective and well thought out. The coherent bars have a very versatile flow and you can truly hear his multifaceted approach on this song from start to finish.

One more notable track on this LP is “Let Us Pray”, a powerful song about having God on your side. An anthem about having a higher power have your back through the prospects of the good and bad. This one is a banger and really ups the energy in terms of content and coherence. Jeremiah delivers very soulful bars on this song and truly brings the eyes of adversity to the surface full circle – deeply diving into themes that capture the value of life, confidence and just knowing that you can get anywhere and do anything with God having your back. This epic number is another song with excellent flow that is viscerally appealing and insatiably crafty. This track is definitely a gem on this record and can even hold its place as a stand alone single.

These songs are next level with emotions running full speed, but still subtle enough to listen in with vital perspective. Jeremiah Davincii shines bright on this record and will undoubtedly draw in many new ears with the wholesomeness that emanates from start to finish. It’s available now on several digital platforms and is one for the books for JD’s career.

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