Time for the discovery of two new, fresh artists. I once again find myself discovering new artists, and with the acclaim and buzz they are getting on social media, I knew this was one I had to cover, and so let’s talk about it!
This is a collaboration album between rapper Mic Picasso and producer Sean Wrekless, and together they bring 17 tracks and over 40 minutes of content! Featuring the likes of:
-Aida
-Ja’king the Divine
-SageInfininite
-Ayo The Don
-True Cipher
-X-Yle
And starting with the production by Sean. The main thing that caught my attention was his ability to create a range of hypnotic, emotional, and surreal beats and loops that really capture the listener’s attention.
These don’t sound like your run-of-the-mill mainstream or underground beats, rather a collection of well-orchestrated sonic statements filled with intricate and skeletal but experimental at the same time.
I love the way he uses the basics to create magic. You can hear the grand keys and notes, the lavish chords and string progressions, as well as the mastery of technique to make every single song feel like it took 20 years to make! The elegance just radiates off it!
He provides the production in full colour for Mic the Picasso to go off on, and in his bold expression of artsy sets, he sets the foundation for his whole record!
Now, onto Mic. The man who so boldly names himself after the iconic legend. But does the MC mic hold up? I’m going to say yes.
What is obvious from the first track is the fact that he’s bringing a combination of raw and gritty rhymes combined with artistically witty and introspective wordplay that brings out a dual side of him that showcases the equal parts ‘rough and rugged’ and ‘intelligent and deep’.
When it comes to his techniques, there’s nothing to complain about; he has smooth and fluent flow, lethal and powerful wordplay with precise timing and rhythm, as well as a natural flair with his charisma, infectious energy, and passion for the game, which you can hear in every line!
Even working with his contemporary features, he still knows how to maintain his composure and stand strong as the main MC of the record, keeping the pace and aura of what got him to this point alive!
All in all, a fantastic display of chemistry between the artist, producer, and features, and I will definitely be on the lookout for these two in the future!
https://open.spotify.com/album/1qQxKEnYteUUo91MBtvklt?si=pR0H9BW-RPWAuL8dWX1SuQ
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