Well, this is going to be a first for me. I can’t believe this is a crossroads even available to stop at for this collective. Unsurprisingly, this is a brand-new surprise drop by quite possibly the greatest group of MC’s in the underground right now, as they have shown incredible consistency, quality, and frequent delivery! I’m, of course, talking about the Penlordz!
So, this is a surprise 3-track (6-minute) drop by Penlordz Audio Messiah and Fam Ross. Featuring the production credits of Dray Yard (who is a new name for me in their discography) with the 3 songs:
-Dray Yard Sandwich
-Alphabet Soup
-10.1-36
Now, before I discuss the crossroads I mentioned, let’s talk production. Across all these 3 tracks, we have a very eerie, dark, and complex feel to them. I’d say it’s skeletal mixed with experimental. This sounds like an audio trigger warning (and for the topics at hand, that makes sense).
Each song is fluent and rides into the next without as much as a break. I’m convinced if you aren’t paying attention to when the song switches on streaming, you wouldn’t know. The final track is the most smooth with that jazz influence instrumentation but still pretty heavy in surreal and raw aesthetic , but for the first two, it’s very ominous and, dare I say, ‘sorrowful’ in atmosphere and energy.
Now, most likely, the reason for these stylistic choices in production is due to the narrative, and that’s the thing for me. It’s about the ‘Right Foodz’ and warning over the toxic and harmful ones. This is only a crossroads for me because I am, self-admittedly, addicted to the worst food you can think of!
I love fast food, candy, energy drinks, and ice cream— you name it, I love it! So listening to this made me feel pretty guilty due to my horrendous diet!
Regardless of that fact, I absolutely love that the Lordz are not just rapping for the sake of it but actually speaking wisdom, facts, and knowledge! They are using their platform to spread awareness and hopefully help and influence people’s thinking! That’s the real definition of an ARTIST! Someone who uses their talent for a greater purpose bigger than themselves!
Of course, there’s no need to doubt the chemistry of Fam Ross and Audio Messiah. They are at this point one mind in three bodies (including Arsinel), so any track they are on together is bound to be perfect!
Another surprise drop and another gem provided by them! Once again, another EP you can’t sleep on!
https://open.spotify.com/album/4FWwjb9bLXkYj9NtaRcekz?si=pOdeSqLJR06ityFrARDeTA
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