Man, nothing makes me happier than hearing a dope trio. Honestly, when you think of it, how many dope trios do you know in modern times? All I can think of is Griselda! But even then, once you add Daringer, that makes four.
So, whenever I hear three people come together for the passion of the art, it gets me excited for the listen, and for this one, I was beyond proud, satisfied, and blown away by what I had offered to me!
So, this is the 4th of April release by the trio of
-D-Sol
-More
-Demetri
And together, they release this 8-track album that’s just under 15 minutes long but delivers more than most hour-long releases!
Talking about the sound of this record, ironically, this trio reminds me of the other famous trio ‘CunningLynguists’ in the way the beats and production operate, its theatrical and cinematic qualities, and the way the instrumentation and vocal harmonies absorb the listener in pure immersion! These guys nail that to a tee!
With every track, you have those spacey, hypnotic, and atmospheric vibes and instruments from
-Synth Chords
-Drum Patterns
-Plucked guitar strings
-Jazz Horns
-Delicate keys
And all these choices are executed in such grand fashion that it feels like you’re being teleported to an 80’s thriller show with those nostalgic memories and sounds flooding the brain and forcing the audience to take a trip and expand the mind as these beautifully crafted and intricately placed beats are placed!
I think what makes this album stand out is those gorgeous vocal samples. Of course, this isn’t a new element; most artists use this technique in music, but the way they do it is just next level! The vocal performances are powerful, enlightening, and heartfelt! With every line, I got goosebumps, and my body felt lighter as my mind felt like it was astral projecting into another realm.
Between Redemption and No Tlme I can’t describe which of these is my favourite song because each utilise a different vocal sample loop and all of them make me feel a certain way and each hit hard for their own reason.
This is truly next level production, these are the kind of men and woman you can’t afford to ignore. Someone who can turn 14 minutes into an audible gold mine are ones who have that ‘IT’ factor and honesty these kinds of albums I could listen to all day every day! Believe you me this will be on my repeat for weeks!
Now onto the dynamic MC Duo. Firstly I gotta respect a man who called himself ‘More’ it’s so basic yet so badass to just go with a name like that so respect.
Secondly, re using my ‘CunningLynguists’ example they both share the same enthusiasm as that legendary trio! Both showcase their in depth lyricism, wordplay, vocabulary and ability to tell stories in the short amount time they have on tracks with vivid imagery and top tier vocal performances to match.
I love their chemistry, love their back and fourths and the energy they provide and for the excellent production they have definitely matches the vibe and aura of the record!
Overall, fantastic job by everyone involved! Can’t recommend this album enough!
https://open.spotify.com/album/5fwoobHjh5LDoi3iq4hBBa?si=l84DajdBR9u4HKc3VLYKdw
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