The definition of ‘Creativity’ reads as follows: The use of imagination or original ideas to create something’ and on this premise alone I feel Brycon could easily qualify as one of the most ‘creative’ producers in the game right now! Let’s talk about it!
Across this album and it’s 13 tracks we see Brycon accompanied by the likes of
-Maître D
-Mykal Rose
Decided to engage himself and the listeners in the sounds of ‘Reggae’ and the inspiration for this (according to his Bandcamp) is from his origin story in North Carolina. So with that in mind and this new pallete of sonic flavours to dive into how does this hold up? Well
I can’t lie, this thing is the sonic equivalent of a cloud. I was mesmerised from song one to the ver end. The way Brycon utilises those reggaeton sounds and instrumentation is beyond skilled and he’s absorbed to capture the very essence of the culture and the history of the legendary sound with all its organic characteristics and trademarks!
Honestly, this kind of reminded me of Madlib’s ‘Konducta Vol. 3-4: Beat Konducta In India’ but replaced the culture with Jamaica and make it a bit subtle and intricate in execution and you have this album!
It’s so smooth and welcoming and the production itself is immaculately warm! It feels like the sonic version of a bright sunny day walk through the forest. I don’t do this during projects for review (for professional purposes) but I honestly felt like lighting up a fat one and going on a stroll to the local woodland and listening to this record to try amplify the sounds and feelings more so!
For a beat tape this brings more than just music itself. It also lends its hand at providing listeners with ‘atmosphere’ and ‘ambience’ in the most gentle and groovy way possible. I want to you to envision the vibes and nuances felt on the album ‘Exodus’ when we heard Bob Marley and The Wailers breakthrough the medium of the music industry with their captivating and natural songs of harmony, peace and love.
To a certain extent I feel that way here. This album is just the embodiment of ‘fun’ and ‘happy times’ and honestly to hear a Hip Hop inspired record that doesn’t feel too serious or moody in today’s climate is rather refreshing.
I loved this album from the opening track. This is the perfect recipe for a great mood. If you’re feeling down or stressed, I guarantee (plant enhanced or not) you’ll feel better after just one listen!
https://open.spotify.com/album/2ee6kxEdw0X3yDZgMYEMlq?si=scuLGJM6Ro-IAkeE2Kz6Cg
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