(A DOLLAR IN THE WIND)

Man, I can’t tell you how excited I am that this record is finally out. It’s one of those tapes that gathered ridiculous hype before it even dropped, and those I always assume are gaining traction for a reason! So I have to check them out, and I’m glad I did because this thing is RIDICULOUS!

This is the brand-new (Bandcamp exclusive) studio album by MC Nyeusi Loe! He brings with him producers such as:

– Himself

– Bone Weso

– Bucket Top Boogz

– Chandler Wards

– Loman-type beats

– AbbottJackson

And:

– CHYNA BAEJING

– WST. Taylor

– Bucket Top Boogz

– SMELLO

And if that set list of names isn’t enough to get you excited, then I’m convinced nothing will because that is beyond legend shit right there!

Let’s start with the MC work. Because to say I was blown away by Nyeusi would be A FUCKING UNDERSTATEMENT. Why? Because across this ten-track project, he’s giving us his best work and then some!

I’m talking ridiculous flow, that fast-paced, complex rapping style where he’s just throwing bars left, right, and centre, cutting through anything in its path!

He pairs that with his incredible charisma and music conviction, and he sets himself up with a blueprint that shits all over 90% of your favourite rappers!

The way he makes his sharp, focused, and precise wordplay look effortless is ridiculous. From the very first track, he doesn’t stop until we hear silence when the last track is over with no breaks, bumps, or stops!

Not everyone has the extended, vivid imagery like this man does! Every verse feels like street story time with graphic descriptions and social commentary of the world around him in the slickest way possible, and he doesn’t miss!

On top of all that, bringing with him a small crew of features who also provide their best work! For me, the standout guest verse was CHYNA. My god, she fucking WENT OFF! She somehow was faster-paced than him, and she took over that track and gave me goosebumps! 

This album is what the general standard of what the underground SHOULD BE. Nothing but no nonsense, quality bars over phenomenal production that engages the listener!

Speaking of phenomenal producers, we gotta talk about the handful of beat makers. Because they brought a sound so fresh and so clean that it would take 3000 Andre’s to try to imitate this big boy. Holy shit, what a sonic experience!

Although there are multiple names, you wouldn’t think it. Because they all share one mind in bringing together a project that’s smooth, refreshing, and intricate in nature. There are so many sounds here that took my mind on a journey that I found hard to write about because of how much in a trance I was in!

For example, the track ‘SUNDAY CLEANING’ done by Chandler. This track is the definition of FRESH! You’ve got this Phil Colin’s/Soul fusion of sounds with those funky, plucked strings, bright and delightful keys, and immersive drums that felt like fever dreams in my head!

Then we have the track by legendary BONE WESO ‘CRIPPLER CROSSFACE’ where he utilises this fantastical and minimal loop that runs through your whole body and brain! That vocal harmony looping through your ears as you listen to those muddy bass and light chords in the background!

As is trademark with Bone, he uses the bare minimum to create modern-day classics, and this one of those tracks that you can listen to for hours and never get sick of!

Everyone on this track does a fantastic job and helps bring this record together in a cohesive and smooth experience that’s fluent from start to finish, and that’s the important thing here!

Overall, as I was already anticipating, this album was HARD! The features were ridiculous, the production perfect, and Nyeusi showcased why he should be one of your favourites!!

https://nyeusiloe.bandcamp.com/album/a-dollar-in-the-wind