Time for coverage of another new artist. Going into this record, I had no idea what to expect, what vibe would be waiting for me, but after giving it a few spins, I can safely say this record was definitely worth the attention! Let’s talk about it!
Brand new album by Producer and MC Julius Myth. Coming in hot with 11 tracks and the likes of
-NT Tru
-Passport Rav
-Quess
And with this trio combination on the feature list, it helps this record feel warm and comfortable as well as fresh and innovative!
We gotta talk about that production first because to say he killed it would be the biggest understatement of the year. Because what he accomplished on this album is levels of colourful and familiar influences executed with a modern-day spin.
There are so many sounds I love, such as
-Soul
-Gospel
-Trap
-Ambient
-RnB
And the way he utilises all these sounds makes me feel like I’m listening to a record from the 2000s back when classics were dropped on the weekly!
For example, songs like ‘The Leaves’ with those infectious synth chords, light drums, and luscious acoustic guitar that turns this from a normal track to a heavenly fever dream!
Or even the track ‘Millions’ with those chipmunk gospel-style vocals and light bass strings and funky drums.
Man, this track legit had me feeling I was listening to ‘College Dropout’ era Kanye! I was moving around, grooving, and shit, this track had me MOVING!
Fuck, we can even discuss the track ‘Moonlight’ which again further demonstrates that gospel influences with those choir vocals and bass strings and light drums! This track is actually quite minimal in execution, but fuck is it impressive! There are also some beautiful jazz notes associated that are like the cherry on top!
Ironically, the track I probably fucked with the least was the intro track, which is the title track. I didn’t rock with that auto-tune style vocals, but the album definitely proves otherwise and makes one of the most engaging and definitive listening experiences of the year!
As far as the MC work goes. Of course, considering he made the beats, it’s only logical that Julius’s synchronicity is perfect. He ain’t pulling no punches on this one! He comes through with passionate performances, fun and interesting verses that often leave the listener wondering.
Thought-provoking bars mixed with lighthearted introspective lines and phrases that leave a profound and positive impression on the audience!
He’s one with the music itself. The way he immerses himself in the production, how his tailor-made flow glides through the instrumentals in such an effortless way that it makes most other artists seem amateur in comparison.
As stated before, I love the trio he came with. I love that he didn’t feel the need to flood this album with features and emphasised the ones he did bring to their fullest extents!
These three have amazing chemistry with Julius, and in the tracks they appear, make for a fantastic high-energy performance that stands out on the album!
Overall, this is a BEAST of an album. It’s brilliantly produced with solid verses and features! Definitely a highlight for the month!
https://open.spotify.com/album/6RcONBT6tkXGtKPWNhVE5j?si=OFROhWYoTrq5OQcrgSsCQQ
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