I’ll tell you who hasn’t done enough yet. It’s this man! After covering a few of his releases so far I had no reason to doubt this new one! With a producer I’ve never heard of till now I have high expectations for this one and I can comfortably say they were met and more! Let’s talk about it!
So, this is the latest collaboration record between MC twogeebs and Producer Blunted Sloth and together they drop a 7 track album featuring the likes of
-THE REBEL SKY
-GOMMi J
And across this just under 20 minutes record we see a fun and sample heavy Hip Hop experience that is filled with light loops, sharp instrumentation and dope execution of both the beats and bars!
This album consists of samples such as the John Cena ‘Drug Dealer’ scene. Or the infamous ‘Wrestling Is Fake David Schultz Slaps reporter’ moment or even some action thriller snippet on track ‘Cold Nights, Low Nights’ which sounds like a Batman scene!
I love how each beat has in its fun and unique sample! It doesn’t necessarily have to relate to the verses at hand but it does bring flavour and color to this project! Gives me a good laugh or nostalgia trip depending on what it is!
The beats themselves are mostly skeletal and minimal in appearance and style with a lot of hypnotic drum patterns, cold vocal loops and one or two given instrument patterns whether that be piano keys, synth chords, violin strings etc.
I feel for what this album is going for (aesthetically) this is the best instrumentation choices to go with. Not every album has to be overly grand and cinematic in execution if it doesn’t need it and I respect Sloth for understanding that and going with a sonic pallet that is infinitely more fitting and satisfying to the listener!
Now back to twogeebs. He has a rare talent where he can work with and have solid chemistry with any producer he works with! Even though many might be diverse with producers but that doesn’t mean they work, but a rare handful do and he’s one of them! In the past I’ve reviewed his albums with
-SPGBamm
-bopphrases
And now with his third producer for my ears and as expected he kills just as strong! I love how he can execute various personality traits depending on the song and what themes and lyrics the tracks ask for!
For a song that’s more light hearted and fun in nature he’ll have his energy more on the chill side, relaxed flow, maybe be more creative/experimental with his flow, try new things in the more soothing environment!
But on tracks that have heavier and more serious subject matter, personal or otherwise he tightens up, becomes proper, precise, no nonsense and delivery becomes sharp, ruthless and powerful on the tracks!
I wouldn’t say any track is really the same in the way he sounds or his cadence due to his ability to divulge various ideas and concepts through his voice and studio performances!
Overall, a fantastic little project that is exactly what it’s suppose to be. Nothing insanely cinematic or conceptual but instead a fun listening experience that brings out the best of both men!
https://open.spotify.com/album/6uaoVqJjaUlSjc6driGMVd?si=XA2_J0a_S0q9Ivb37-9rmQ
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