Sometimes, you get an artist that is on such an undeniable role that you can’t help but be hooked. I first discovered this man with his project ‘BYRDS’ a record I reviewed favourably but didn’t exactly blow me away.
Until I heard his album that dropped recently ‘BLEU MAGIC’ which made me appreciate this man on a whole different level, then came ‘Avematix’ entirely produced by Al Divino and by that point my admiration was complete. This man was officially on my radar for good! Now we have his third album in a row and how does this trilogy hold up? Let’s talk about it!
This is the latest album by MC BlueHillBill Hosted by DeevoDaGenius AKA DJ LEFTY DANGER and consists of 13 tracks with over 40 minutes of content!
Now, what surprised me the most about this record is the fact that we hear Bluehill rap over most of the most famous beats in Hip Hop from
artists like
-ODB
-Jay-Z
-Notorious B.I.G
No doubt a lot that just went over my head but just those 3 alone made me explode with happiness because of course there’s always that thought in the back of your head when listening to your favourite songs saying ‘I wonder what this artist or that would sound on this beat’ and now for me one of my favourite MC’s is bringing that to life!
Across all those beats he absolutely nails it! He matches the flows perfectly, the energy and bars to match! He didn’t come hear to pay homage to the GOAT’s just to take an L.
I love his interpretation of these classics and they will be tracks I continue to return to! As far as the other cuts on these albums they provide a rich inspiration of
-Old School Hip Hop
-Jazz
-RnB
-Funk
-Soul
And the way the production is handled with such finesse that they sound timeless! Really what you’re paying for with this album is a sonic feast of various colours and flavours that no other artist can obtain for you in one album!
Sure, a lot of these beats are well established classics from the past but in the same breathe as when a company remasters a favourite film and does it justice so here do those rules apply! These beats are given love, care and the proper level of dope verses to make them worth being on this album!
For an album that’s over 40 minutes I was shocked at how fast it all went by. I literally sat in 10 seconds of silence waiting for the next track before I realised it was done! This album feels like an elegant and respectful throwback to the golden era with a modern twist.
It’s fresh, dominant and sharp on the production while also being nostalgic and reminiscent. I don’t really know how else to put it, I had a fucking blast with this project!
As far as BlueHill himself is concerned he’s in his own lane entirely. He’s an Aura farmer MC who capitalises on his infinite charisma and natural swagger while rocking his one of a kind rhythm and cadence on the tracks!
He has his trademark high pitched vocal performances (similar to a Borirock or Danny Brown) and as equally dope as both! It’s with his golden voice that makes every track he’s on be instantly recognisable! You’ll never mistake him for anyone else you can believe that!
I love how effortlessly he spits through these beats with his mellow delivery, his nonchalant vibe and his complex and visual lyricism and wordplay that makes the listeners think.
One line that stuck with me on this album was him saying ‘I’m a life sized Vegeta’ which as a massive anime fan I found cool and funny at the same time considering he’s apparently only 5’4 but regardless dope line!
I’ll be honest. The only part about this album I didn’t like was the constant use of the Host. This ain’t a knock on him or how the album handles it, it’s just my personal preference. I’ve never enjoyed shit like hosts or producer tags constantly used on tracks, it throws my attention span all out of wack and so I prefer music without that stuff.
But regardless, it doesn’t take anything away from the enjoyment factor of this record. The production is flawless and nostalgic. The verses are top tier and laid out beautifully and I’m sure the majority will love how hype the host was on this album!
You definitely don’t want to miss out on this one! $25 it’s WORTH IT!
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