In the business I do, I go through countless artists a week with reviews and promotions, so it can be very easy (if I don’t pay proper attention) for artists to just become a blur to me and just feel like statistics rather than individual artists with their own styles!
And then sometimes an artist will come along that will shake up the status quo to a point where I’m forced to pay attention, and this is one of those artists.
First discovered this man’s work on the latest BlueHillBill album, and now I’m hooked. So you know I had to explore his discography, which leads me to this moment! Let’s talk about it!
This is a 2023 drop by Producer and MC E_Buddha! It has seven hot tracks with the feature of BlueHillBill himself (back then Billy Escobar), and I can’t lie, this record is BANGING!
As I stated in the most recent review of his production, this man has such a rare and incredible talent and ability to make every sound of his feel like it’s come to life and breathing on the track. Jay can make a song cry? Well, E can bring a song to life!
With him, every instrument feels cinematic and larger than life! I’ve heard these sounds on heaps of records over the years, but none have ever elevated and emphasised the quality like he has!
The strings are plucked harder, the drums are more hypnotic, the keys more intricate, and the chords more mesmerising! The key word here is ‘MORE’ in a similar context to how the world describes the Japanese culture: ‘It’s like us only MORE so.’
The same can be said here: ‘It’s like the rest of the game ONLY MORE SO’ in everything from his execution and delivery!
If I had to choose a favourite song, it would have to be ‘East$ide’ because of that gorgeous opera-style vocal harmonies combined with those stripped-back drums and light, delicate keys in the background! It’s the perfect balance of ‘surreal and minimalistic,’ and I absolutely love it!
On this one, I get to actually hear his MC skills, and although I shouldn’t be surprised, he was dope in that respect as well! It makes sense why Blue asked him to work on the latest project! He’s an all-rounder!
He has this powerful aura between his words. Like the bars are sonic shotguns that blast onto the beat and destroy anyone in the projection radius!
His lyricism is street poetry, and it’s most savage with one-liners and phrases so sharp you won’t even get the chance to ‘protect ya neck’ no matter what method you choose, man.
I found myself completely immersed in his verses. They felt like vivid stories you’d see on HBO, graphic and yet intriguing, and it felt like I was there right next to him when he was describing his situations and setting the scenes!
Alongside that, he has such a stern and no-nonsense flow that is rigid yet structured, where no flaws or mistakes can fit through! Absolutely tanking his way through the EP!
Of course, we have the one feature by Billy Esobar who absolutely destroys the track, showcasing their already established chemistry and natural synchronicity! Absolute killer track!
Overall, this is an EP I wish I discovered sooner! It’s booming, raw, and devastating in all fields! Definitely worth checking if you haven’t already!
https://ebuddha.bandcamp.com/album/45acp
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