I’ve said it once and I’ll say it a thousand times over. When it comes to music, language isn’t a barrier that matters as long as the energy, spirit, and passion are there, and this latest record has all three in spades! Paired with one of the best producers going right now, you’ve got yourself a recipe for greatness! Let’s talk about it!
So, this is the latest project fully produced by Superior and features Sirio and N.A43. Is the eye as they come together for a 10-track, 32-minute experience with only four guest verses from the likes of
-ILL ONE
-SD Kong
-Franco Carter
-Varoner
And as stated about whether the record was in English or, in this case, Spanish, it’s the spirit of the album that counts!
Starting with the production. We See Superior showcase his ‘Superior’ skills behind the beats by bringing to life a handful of skeletal, ambient, raw, and absolutely cinematic scores that bring every instrument and sample to life in a way only he can!
Across the tracks, you can hear the use of angelic vocal loops, crisp and polished sounds such as grand strings, delicate and beautiful keys, intricate acoustic notes, and more. From what I can hear, his formula is to focus on a few key sonic elements per song and amplify them to such a theatrical level that you can’t help but admire its awe-inspiring and grandiose standing across each track.
When a producer (especially one of this calibre) decides to apply the ‘less is more’ approach and really build on the few key instruments they imported from song to song, it has this magical effect of proving an almost ‘dreamlike’ state where the music pops out and goes throughout your whole body and soul unlike anything else can!
The best I can think of right now is Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’, how the stripped-back production and instrumentation caused an amplification in aura and atmosphere! The same applies here. With more room for an intimate connection to the music, you get a more personal connection, and I absolutely love it!
Now, onto the MC’s at work. While I can’t understand what they are saying, that doesn’t matter in the slightest as the vibe and incredible performance and energy they are giving off and chemistry is on a next level!
You can hear the absolute resolve and the unwavering enthusiasm and passion that every verse sounds like scripture on the beat. The flow was smooth, the rhythm was on point, and the bars, although in Spanish, sounded savage, lethal, and on point across the instrumentals!
The back and forth between the two MC’s was undeniably beautiful in motion, fluency, and precision! No awkward moments or transitions between the two, and the level of intensity and conviction they provided on the songs was clear and powerful!
I do love how the three features did amplify the songs they were on and weren’t there just for feature sake! They were explosive, confident, and sounded dope on the tracks!
Overall, I love this. I loved the intimate atmosphere of the record, I loved the combination of the trio on this album and the features! Definitely an album you can’t miss!
https://open.spotify.com/album/5p2yZLPr9snbzF7QQ2NyYy?si=bq9VV94xQ22isegkfq7_2Q
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