Nothing gets me quite as hyped as the release of a new ‘Passport Rav’ record, and this time alongside ‘Tre Eiht’ on production, he’s back to present another ‘Album Of The Year’ contender. So let’s talk about it!
This album has 11 tracks, with ‘Mia Jae’ on feature vocals for tracks 5 and 8, and track 3 cuts by ‘Marcus Pinn’.
Across this project, the production has a sense of smooth and skeletal feel to it. There’s something nostalgic and satisfying about the way the instrumentals feel on this one. There are elements of:
-Jazz
-Ambient
-Soft Rock
-Soul
And these elements are presented in the most professional and profound way possible by Tre. It’s as if each beat has its own personality and story, making the LP itself feel like an artful short story told by some of the most beautifully orchestrated music of 2025.
On the rapping side of things, Passport Rav, as per usual, lives up to his legendary standards in the underground game. His penmanship and flow are as expected, flawless. He’s able to match the vibe of those beats exactly, helping the fusion of both vocals and production come together immaculately.
I’m always impressed by how composed and smooth he raps; it’s as if he never has a worry in the world when he’s in the studio. He just knows he’s the man and acts accordingly. On this beat, he never misses a beat or queue and helps create one of the most compelling and crisp records of the year.
The Verdict? This is something special. This is the kind of shit you’d play in your house on quality headphones while smoking a blunt or walking your dog, letting your mind and thoughts wander off into that peaceful place. I think the culture needs more records like this, and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect display of quality, creativity, and originality than by the duo of Passport Rav and Tre Eiht.
https://passportrav.bandcamp.com/album/escape-artist-lp
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