Looks like we have the producer Zilly in the house! This is a Bronx beatmaker who has been making waves as of late, and with this new release, it’s not hard to see why. Let’s get into it!
This latest album is nine tracks long, with the format being Zilly’s instrumentals rapped over by various artists! In this case, the names feature:
-Earn Dinero
-Blaq Chidori
-Patty Honcho
-Vic Spencer
-BrainOrchestra
-JohnnyStorm
-Anthony Kannon
-Knowitall
-Joe Marte
All heavy hitters in my book, all capable names with the abilities, rhythm, and lyricism to drop verse of the year on any given day (and they do), but what makes these bars pop is the production! Because Zilly has made it his mission to create an atmosphere so intricate and smooth that it takes your mind into a whole different dimension while listening to it!
If I had to try to paraphrase the sounds of this album, it would be ‘Jazz Infused Ambience.’ You’ve got those beautifully executed vocal harmony loops, those grand horns mixed in with these absolutely gorgeous piano notes and smooth, subtle drum patterns that just glide through the tracks, causing a ripple effect of sensual flow of tempo, mellow vibes with a soothing atmosphere that just drives all the stress away!
The way Zilly is able to incorporate all these different sounds into a hip-hop context and blend them all to such artistry and sonic texture that it just feels like a divinely crafted score of the highest quality is just amazing.
Although only nine tracks, the energy and theatrical execution are something that most can’t capture in a full-length project, but he’s only done it in less than half of that! Respect to him!
Speaking of respect, we gotta mention the artists above because, as I said, they are all heavy hitters and all in their own unique ways.
Whether that be Vic’s in-your-face, unapologetic, ruthless lyrical bombshell of a verse! With his sharp, witty, and street poetry!
Or even Knowitall with his knowledgeable, crisp, well structured and detailed analysis raps. The way he can walk into a studio and force everyone to listen to him like a preacher in a church!
We can even mention the main man Johnny Storm! How he presents his slick, smooth and cool vocal performance that is equal parts lethal and intricate! He’s the kind of MC you find to rap on your most soulful beats to give you that ultimate ‘aura’ that only he can give!
The point being, this album features MC’s of all different personalities, styles and characteristics and all absolutely kill it! You couldn’t ask for a better roster than this and paired with this original and classic production you literally can’t go wrong!
All in all, a dope showcase of one of the dopest producer meets the roster of greatness!
https://open.spotify.com/album/1Cf6WzbAQcm4WfJ1VUm0s6?si=SFUBValcRJaHglOXFZvPxQ
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