(Dockumented)

It’s been exactly five months now that I discovered this man with his ‘War Dogs LP’, and since then he’s remained on my radar as someone who is original, creative, and someone who fits in their own lane unlike any other. So, with that being said, let’s get into it!

This is the latest EP by rapper K. Burns. This time around, he has two producers with him: 

-JackMadeDat

-NCL-TM

And together they help cultivate six tracks that help elevate and distinguish K. Burns from everyone else. This production, unlike other projects of his, is more on the ‘mellow’ and ‘melodic’ side of things with a lot of jazz influence with sharp synths, gentle drum patterns, and glossy piano keys.

This is the kind of production that you listen to to help relax and just sit back and enjoy the record. There are so many surreal elements such as gorgeously layered vocal arrangements, a tranquil aesthetic, and a hint of ‘ambient’ atmosphere with those angelic vibes and soothing loops that remind me of the 90’s jazz rap acts like the kind of production you’d expect to hear from ‘A Tribe Called Quest’ 

There’s even tracks on here that feel like an 80’s montage like ‘Retrospect’, which has those sticky bass and electronic guitar strings that sound like they were ripped right out of the movie ‘Lethal Weapon’ right before an action scene. This kind of colourful and warming production is what makes K stand out so much.

He always chooses the most skilled, talented, and aura-filled workers who always bring something unique and original to the table that I just love that sets up the path for the man himself.

The man, of course, being K. Burns. In the space of five months, he’s gone from an MC to a social sensation that everyone talks about in this game and for good reason. As I said at the start, he’s in a lane of his own, and he doesn’t ever compromise on his vision, ideas, or execution.

As usual, he features his trademark slow, methodical, and calculated bars with his monotone, deep vocal tones that command the room. He ain’t in a rush to go nowhere because he knows the game is his, so he’ll take his time.

He talks, walks, and acts like a boss. He has those street bars mixed in with introspective and personalised lyricism and pen game. His flow is smooth and wavy as he glides track for track, and his enthusiasm and passion for the music itself is evident in every word he spits.

For this EP, he doesn’t need any features. He’s an artist that has recognised the importance of being able to work a project solo and what that projects to the audience and the culture itself. With only six tracks, he didn’t leave any room for error and utilised the production phenomenally!

All in all, I was very impressed with this EP. The two producers brought the most heartwarming instrumentals to the project, and K, as usual, brought his lethal yet compelling dose of MC work to the forefront! Can’t miss this one!

https://teamfamegvng.bandcamp.com/album/k-burns-dockumented-ep