It’s been longer than a minute since I covered these two! All the way in February and with the push they made with their album, I had them on my radar and now after several months, they release a fresh single off their upcoming album, so let’s talk about it!
So, this song features the usual duo producer 80Rock and MC Borden. This track is 2 minutes and 42 seconds and showcases a more somber and melodic performance this time around.
That instrumental is a combination of a skeletal hip-hop beat with light synth chords and glistening keyboard notes that when all combined sound like one of the most Lucius and original cuts we’ve heard yet.
I love how mellowed out and stripped back this track is, nothing fancy involved, just a few key instrumentation choices and a down-to-earth beat come together with perfect chemistry.
Now, Borden. The other half of this dynamic duo lays down his verses with expert precision and full aura. His trademark low register tone makes all his bars feel like cinder blocks in weight and as sharp as steel.
On this track, it feels like he’s bearing his most heavy and recent thoughts on his mind and spitting them without any censorship. This feels less like written verses and thinking out loud thoughts.
Talking about life as he sees it, the experiences he’s gone through, and his judgment on the people around him. He does all this with exceptional lyricism, smooth flow, and engaging wordplay that keeps all the listeners on the edge of their seats!
Very dope promotional single and one I’m happy to cover! The production was unique and smooth, and the lyricism even more so! Definitely check this one out!
https://open.spotify.com/track/16RxFtIRxHK143cmhI4diR?si=Q8YkjZWQTjWZAo6xji2JPA
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