You know something I realised? Well, two things technically. 1. 2025 is the year of sequels! 2. Mainstream artists never do themed records. Can you imagine if Jay-Z did an annual Halloween or Christmas album? That would be nuts, but regardless, today ain’t about Hov, but it is about a trio that has come back from the dead to scare the masses again! Let’s talk about it.
This is the brand-new album (and sequel) of MC’s Kingdom Kome & Che Uno with Reun on production, and this collective brings you ten tracks, half an hour of content, and the only feature ofSwann to add to the mix!
I have to say, I do love and admire that they are sticking to the ‘Halloween’ themed sound. You know, a lot of artists name a record or have maybe one or two intros or skits to give the impression of a running theme, but keep the actual songs as normal hip-hop songs, but in here we actually get a horror vibe across the entire project!
From that intro where we have that introduction that sounded low-key like Ren and Stimpy as it evolves into those iconic haunting organ high pitch on loop and this low, rumbling synth chord that legit gives me goosebumps.
It kind of sounds like a phone on silent going off next to you, and no matter how many times I hear it, I legit get a shake in my body, such a fantastic addition to the song!
Even the track after ‘Lunatic’, I really wasn’t expecting the production to go THAT HARD. This reminds me of some prime Twisted Insane music. You’ve got that vocal loop that keeps glitching and cutting in and out in this mesmerising repetition that I can’t help but get hooked on! On top of that, there’s some haunting drums and low-cut synth chords that come together like a Halloween/Michael Myers goes trap that sounds absolutely bonkers!
As I just said above, there’s no song that’s not horror-themed, and I love the dedication. It’s very rare to hear it unless you specifically listen to sub-genres like ‘Horrorcore’ dedicated to it. But no, I can’t praise Ruen enough for this. I’m sure it can’t be easy to maintain 30 minutes of gimmick sounds and also make sure each beat remains dope! He walked that fine line and came out on top! Much love and respect to him and his crew.
Kingdom Kome and Che. What a duo to feature on this elaborate piece of music. This horrific score. What better MC’s who are known for their adaptive abilities and lyrical presence across any surface and track provided, and on this record, they don’t disappoint!
They have the chemistry of the Hillside Stranglers! Whenever they come into town, BODIES BEING FOUND! The only difference is they’re taking all the credit and blame!
When these two go off, they GO OFF! I’m talking dropping a fresh verse, then handing it over to the next to make it harsher and even more insane over those terrifying beats to create the gold standard experience!
Even though they’re working with a gimmick mindset, they perfectly adapt to their surroundings and double down with killer references (pun included), harsh one-liners, sinister verses, and deadly phrases that make you feel like you’re trapped in a verbal haunted house and you can’t escape!
Besides Swann, fuck a feature. When they ride, they ride solo, with only each other and the murder weapon gripped in their hands, locked in, ready to strike. Swann being the one diabolical exception to the rule, providing enough murderous energy to be worthy to be on the record, and just like the Edmund Kemper, he doesn’t disappoint!
The foulest stench is in the air
The funk of forty thousand years
And grisly ghouls from every tomb
Are closing in to seal your doom
And though you fight to stay alive
Your body starts to shiver (I’m gonna thrill you tonight)
For no mere mortal can resist
The evil of the thriller
https://open.spotify.com/album/0oOdGjgAMQnrIkvHdxpBrj?si=-QVbaFtYRoiIzipmk1bdTA
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