I feel like this man too often slips under a lot of people’s radar, whether that be due to over-saturation in the game or focus on other key players, but this man is definitely someone I’ve had my eye on for months. From dope features to even his own solid work, he hasn’t missed yet, and it looks like he hasn’t started yet! Let’s talk about it!
This is the brand-new album by MC Andre De Saint and producer Rios, and together they drop a nine-track project with 25 minutes of content and the likes of
-John Wells
-MONEY MOGLY. With these two on the case, we have Andre showcasing 3000 different ways to present his masterclass of MC work.
What always impresses me about his verses is that they have a fantastic balance of ‘authenticity’ and ‘passion’, where it sounds like he’s reflecting on his own personal experiences and taking from the world to add to his own while simultaneously giving off the vibe of the MC that’s first in the studio and the last to leave! A man who wouldn’t be anywhere else but the studio!
The way he’s always able to express himself with his vivid imagery that always feels so precise, heavy, and introspective is something special to him! With just 16 bars, he can tell a better story than most do with an entire album! He’s that skilled!
He’s got bars for days. The originality of this once-in-a-lifetime artist, a pen game that is too hot to carry, and a run that most would die for! He’s literally got the whole package, and that’s another reason why it’s such a shame he’s still so underrated because he can rap circles around most!
As far as Rios goes. He’s the fucking man for these beats. He complements Andre’s rap style so well that it’s uncanny. Across this project, we have him pop off with these minimal yet explosive boom-bap-inspired sonic experiences that feature various elements such as
-Jazz
-Classical
-Soul
-Old School RnB and utilises them in such tasteful ways that I couldn’t help but move to the grooves provided!
I love how fluent the instrumentals are. It sounds like one harmonious tone and vibe across the board, with no awkward transitions and parts you can point out as anything but superb. He understands the atmosphere and structure Andre needed for this record and acted accordingly!
He’s showing off his mastery of the ‘Less is more’ technique of taking advantage of a small handful of instruments and styles and making them work into a more grand score of music, and I can’t stress enough how impressive that is!
Overall, this is one HELL of an album and a home run return from Andre’s last album! I need everyone to pump this one!
https://open.spotify.com/album/4j8ylURacUymWA6PoAxvrt?si=Ejn5lbRcS1ODrje8fAYGbQ
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