We’re back in action with DJ Krooked. He’s back with two fresh new singles with different artists per track, and so, let’s see what it’s hitting on!
Two tracks
-Trooper (1:44)
-Fifty Bags (2:35)
And each track feels different in its own way. Let’s start with the first one featuring Daniel Son. This track is the shorter of the two, and DJ Krooked made sure this beat had the eerie synth chords, with that super dark and muddy bass and skeletal boom bap beat that provides the perfect foundation for Daniel Son to go off on.
With a beat right up his ally, Daniel Son, the master wordsmith goes off in his trademark dead serious, monotone, killer street vibes that he’s become notorious for.
As per usual, his verses are composed and calculated; every breath lands exactly where it’s supposed to as he spits his street life stories in such detail it feels like you’re there yourself!
One other thing I love about this track is the outro, how Krooked just lets the instrumental ride off into the sunset. Sometimes it can be a nice addition to a song, and this was one of those times!
For the final track, we have the likes of Ant Kelly and DB. For this track, DJ Krooked utilises a more theatrical and cinematic instrumental with these grand horns and a traditional hip-hop beat as the base.
Although quite simplistic in the sounds involved, the execution is done so masterfully it sounds like he’s sampled a Godzilla destroying a local city scene. It’s so powerful and intense it provides a shot of adrenaline to the listener!
Across this track, we start with Ant, who honestly comes from the same cloth of bully rap as the likes of NEMS, Bub Styles, and The Bad Seed. Just pure, aggressive, and mean wordplay and savage lyricism! He sounds like a villain, and he’s got the aura of one too!
Although not as brutal, DB does his part in crafting a dope as fuck verse with lethal pen game, high energy, and enthusiasm as well as a passion for the game and smooth flow to match! This pair has incredible chemistry together, and across this monstrous beat, they can’t miss!
All in all, two different yet powerhouse singles! The production on both was well made and infectious while sporting some heavy hitters on the mic! Great work!
https://open.spotify.com/album/2pcYr7H5QqQjfX1JJcgK4B?si=R2ULWxqhSqSPohKlDuUUyg
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