I was wondering when I’d hear Rim again. After his blow-up album Eddie Kaine earlier this year, I was waiting to see where he would go next, and it turns out the answer to that was this! So let’s talk about it!
So this latest collaboration project features Rim and producer Vanderslice, and together they bring 10 fresh tracks featuring the likes of:
-Planet Asia
-Maffew Ragazino
-Illa Ghee
-Aye Wun
-Spit Gemz
-Lord Sko
-Rockness Monsta
I’ll start with the production because this is an interesting experience. From the opening track, you’d think this was going to be a mellow, reggaeton vibe album, but right after that is done, it progresses into a trademark, cold-blooded boom bap score with masterful artistry and deviant soundscapes.
Although this is a boom bap album, there are a lot of different instrumentation choices, such as on the track ‘Him Did It’, which features these heavy organ keys over these breezy synth chords to make for a track that’s larger than life in nature.
Or if you look at the track ‘Daily Crimes’, with features what we all think of when we think of ‘Boom Bap’: those bass-heavy thumps and chilling chords in the background.
My point being, although there are trademark sounds, there’s also a lot of variables in instrumental choices and production that makes this one stand out and will make for a memorable experience!
Rim this time (for the most part) standing alone, having to carry the project, and he does that effectively and effortlessly! He has some of the smoothest flow I’ve heard all year; his energetic performances and wordplay really make the instrumentals pop!
No matter which track he’s on alone or with a guest, he always maintains his dominant presence and solid verses and penmanship. Of course, along the side, the likes of Eddie are dope, but he’s equally as capable when alone!
Overall, another dope offering by Rim, and with the help of Vanderslice, he makes his second great album of 2025!
https://open.spotify.com/album/3IpQ78uL6y1BqCl2ucY2wv?si=Uc6wooX5QH2VP_4ytk3SUQ
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