I can’t believe it. So soon after releasing what many are calling ‘AOTY’ contender, and he’s already got another killer EP in the bank? This guy is inhuman. But legends do legendary shit, and so this should be of no surprise from someone of his calibre! Let’s talk about it!
This is a brand new EP by Producer VDon and MC Manast LL, and together they dropped a fresh five tracks with 12 minutes that’s sure to melt your face off!
Right off the bat, compared to his last album with CRIME, this album feels a lot more melodic and mellow in nature! Across the five, we get more delicate piano keys, light/soul drum patterns, heavy bass, and intricate instrumentation that radiates a smooth nature, and I love it!
Whether you’re talking about tracks like ‘UNAPOLOGETIC’ with those heavy synth chords drowned in bass, those thick gospel-style keys, and extremely light drums that make me think of Marvin Gaye or James Brown!
Or even the track ‘BRUCE WAYNE’ with those plucked strings, subtle (what sounds like guitar strings wailing in the background), and those soft rock drums that remind me of Phil Collins’ influences!
This EP is only 12 minutes but feels like 30 in terms of substance, quality, and in-depth atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re listening to a beautiful score by an Oscar-winning director! It’s truly a sight to behold and listen to!
This is the first time I’ve heard this MC Manast, but after this, it won’t be my last because he took the ball and fucking ran with it on this EP. Across every track (with no features), he showcased his ability as a performer and a top-tier lyricist who can switch his style up on the fly and operate at any level he’s needed at depending on the track!
If it’s a more slow and methodical pace, he’s comfortable himself being more deliberate and conceptual in approach, drawing out his verses, making sure you understand and feel every word!
And if the track is fast-paced and energised, he himself can transform more enthusiastic, passionate, and roll with the pace provided! He’s a man with every skill you need to be a formidable player in the underground!
I loved his consistent flow, his array of words and vocabulary used in his bars, his killer wordplay, and his distinctive rhythm that had him entertaining from start to finish!
For a 12-minute EP, this hit the mark and then some! Fantastically produces tracks accompanied by stellar verses that will surely get everyone’s attention!
https://open.spotify.com/album/2PoiJKxaXTRlsGV6sBimBm?si=64oPHdBHSBKkME6W-3-LEQ
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