I know I’ve said this multiple times throughout his career thus far (and every time I mean it), but I swear this time is gospel because after his incredible EP with the likes of Ant Kelly, we already have a single which features my new favourite beat by the man, and the fact both these were released so close together is insane— another solid reason to take notice of the man they call
FLYG!
This is the brand-new single by MC FLYG and Brooklyn Producer SketchTurner, and together they dropped a three-minute and 15-second track that put my mind at ease!
First of all, I want to discuss the production because, man, that was a gorgeous beat that sounds soulful, delicate, and harmonious all in one! The kind of beat you listen to when you’re having a tough day and just want to wind down and leave your troubles at the door!
Lowkey, this beat kind of reminds me of the classic Odd Future beats on the earlier Earl Sweatshirt or Tyler, The Creator records. You’ve got that subtly utilised vocal harmony with a slight chipmunk pitch, which I absolutely love! As the intro of the track passes, we get some jazz-feel drums set it, then some sharp chords, and what sounds like a flute sample on loop!
There’s also some piano keys as the song develops, which I love because this song reminds me of a cornetto ice cream! Never a boring bite, and that’s what makes this one of the most intriguing and satisfying beats out right now!
As far as the MC work goes, is there ever a reason to doubt FLYG? After all the effort and work he’s putting in this year and his constant evolving and improving, he can’t miss, and on this track, he doesn’t!
I love how he’s deciding to make a longer track to showcase even more of his impressive lyricism and more specifically his setting up of his notorious one-liners and puns as he’s always finding new creative ways to spin and spit bars to make the listener ponder and think!
With so many lines to choose from and the risk of making my review unreadably long in response to it, let me just say that he continues to stun me every time he opens his mouth. (Pause) His verbal expressions and technical abilities are beyond most!
It’s not even a case of me saying ‘most of the time’. No, literally every second of the track he’s devoted himself to this formula of spitting fantastic puns, phrases, double entendres, and one-liners to push the limit of his creativity, his ability to craft sentences in a fun and entertaining way!
The way he always checks his charisma and personal cadence on the track and never sounds off or gassed with his flow, instead remaining smooth and calm with a hint of flexing in his voice due to his confidence as a dope lyricist!
Once again, another great track with phenomenal production and verses to match. See for yourself in the link below!
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