Al Divino. This man really is from the future; there’s no other way to explain the impact he has on every album he’s on. He doesn’t simply make albums; he creates experiences! I say that because no other artist is on the wave he’s on. This is what I expect the ‘future’ to sound like, and he’s never once dropped a mid-project, and this one is definitely not the exception!
So, this is the February 24th, 2024 release by Al Divino, and it features 13 tracks with production from the likes of
-poi$un
-shawn penn
-sonnyjim
-al divino
-abbotjackson
-wino Willy
And features verses from
-borirock
-???
-top list
-datkidbravo
And this production is the definition of out of this world. It feels like whenever Al is on the case, he inspires and blesses the artists he’s with with his level of creative magnificence, controlled chaos, and utmost intensity and muddy energy that makes your average boom Bap sound like child’s play in comparison.
This album, just like all the rest, features elements of distorted and manipulated experimental, soul, hardcore, grimy, jazz, and ambient qualities. Try to envision a sonic sadist keeping all these genres hostage and torturing them to get the most gruesome and violent reactions out of them, and that’s exactly what this sounds like.
Also, considering each track ranges from 2:50 -0:49, which means they are capitalising on the short spurs of adrenaline per track to maximise attention span and engagement from the audience. A genius idea that, when combined with the original sounds above, you get a memorable project that won’t be passed by anytime soon!
The MC capabilities of Al are something severely underrated in my opinion. The world associates him with the role of producer (which he is god-tier in), but often forgetting he’s on par with and provided an equally compelling MC experience alongside Estee in those groundbreaking albums from the mid to late 2010s, and he brings it just as intense on this one.
His trademark explosive vocal performance is on full display here; he always sounds like a man without a filter. He just goes off and says whatever he’s feeling at the time, similar in free form as Estee but in a more violent and aggressive manner. His lyricism is witty and sharp, his flow is uniquely all over the place as he’s the type to manipulate the beat to work for him and not the other way around! Plus, his natural chaotic charisma is always infectious to hear!
Of course, he’s with regular names on this project to the point they’ve already developed a perfect chemistry and synchronous harmony that they could never make a bad song together, even if they tried!
Another home run album for Al Divino and company! Whether it’s the artwork, production, bars, or features, Al is always on point and 100 years above the competition!!
https://aldotdivino.bandcamp.com/album/have-a-bad-day
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