I knew it had been too long since these guys dropped a project. For most, it would be a career’s worth of releases so far this year, but for the infamous ‘Penlordz’, this gap in projects is unusual at least! But the wait is over, and now we can listen to this brand-new album! Let’s go!
So. This is the latest drop by Pen Lord Arsinel, and this time around, he comes with producers:
-Slowzilla
-Mgerm
– Worldwide Culture
-Kheyzine
And as far as features go, you’ve got the trademark Audio Messiah and Fam Ross! I feel at this point it’s pointless even releasing projects under their solo MC names since it all comes together as a collective record! But regardless, this is ten songs and 27 minutes of straight fire!
Talking about the production, although it’s a variety of names this time around, they all work together well to create a raw, minimalist, and compelling set of tracks that give off a strong atmospheric and theatrical presence within its bare-boned presentation!
On most songs here, we have a formula of a few key instruments wrapped around a beat, whether that be elegant horns, shimmering keys, bass strings, or synth chords that all come together to form some of the most beautifully crafted and unique instrumentals you’ve ever heard!
To me, the song that stands out most is the track ‘My Earth’ due to its groovy, infectious Caribbean dance feel to the beat. It’s lighthearted, fun, and memorable! All the Penlordz go off on this track, and that simplistic chorus is perfect for what the track is!
Overall, the producers work in harmony to create an original and down-to-earth vibe across this album that works to the advantage of Arsinel and the rest of the Pen Lordz involved!
Speaking of, we have the MC himself, Arsinel. One of the three of the collective and equally as dangerous lyrically and savage on the mic. If I’m not mistaken, he was the first of the Penlordz I discovered alongside Kheyzine at the end of last year! So by default, I’ve had the most experience with him, and he hasn’t let me down since!
He’s always had this wise, knowledgeable, and street-level introspective style to him. Like a street pastor walking around preaching his shit while having a reputation as being someone you wouldn’t want to fuck with!
He has sharpened verses, relentless flow, impressive vocabulary, and a presence so strong I wouldn’t be surprised if he scared away most of the competition around him.
He has a very methodical approach to his rhyme schemes. He’s not one to rush to get words out or say things just for the fuck of it. He’s a man who thinks about everything he says and does, and that’s what makes him a cultural threat!
Along with him are the other two Penlordz who have backed him up his whole career, and that hasn’t changed at all! Both men appear on every track (except the intro and outro), and both help elevate the tracks from dope to legendary!
Once again, Penlordz hit again! I’ve actually lost count of how many drops they’ve done so far, but regardless of the quantity, they never miss, and you should NEVER sleep on the all-mighty PENLORDZ.
https://open.spotify.com/album/6LXY5tLiu64ibmpXSSENRu?si=9-Y7nHlXTyOo7ZMKVTbRIw
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