(A Beacon In The Dark)

Another collaboration between Len-Dor and DJ Kawon, and between the two of them, they have seven more tracks featuring the likes of: 

-Rob G

-Pro Logic

-Cassette

-Unscathed 

And this project definitely feels more loose and rough around the edges than the other two. I’d describe this one as Len-Dor and Kawon just wanting to have fun, not worried about being overly polished or mastered or anything like that— just a raw, dope, and bar-driven tape that is for the people (hence the various features included).

To me, the sounds are experimental, boom bap, ambient, grand, and in some elements, lo-fi in those methodically paced instrumentation such as on ‘Pass Life’, and then there are more traditionally tough cuts such as ‘Arms 2 Short 2 Box With God’. 

So there are a variety of inspirations on this one, and all are executives well and by no means amateur just because it ain’t polished (at least to me), but in the spirit of how most mixtapes and EP’s prioritises lyricism over mix and mastering, and so in that respect, it’s dope!

As expected, the verses are dope! In a record that focuses on such, they knew that it has to be on point for the length and style of the tape, and they nailed it!

Of course, Len-Dor coming in with this trademark original introspective cadence and flow, and his fluent flow and sharp tongue on the mic, but of course, he ain’t alone, and the chemistry he forms with these names is as lethal and natural as can be! Harmonious in nature, all the MC’s on this record hit different due to their balanced and dynamic back-and-forths and their united energy, passion, and enthusiasm!

Another dope offering by the man and company. Short, rough around the edges yet solid and smooth in the areas that matter! Respect! 

https://len-dor.bandcamp.com/album/a-beacon-in-the-dark-ep