If there’s one producer to be on the lookout for, it’s this man. After I first discovered his music last year on Feature Beats and his own solo shit, he impressed me enough that he’s remained on my ‘must keep an eye out’ list, and with this new offering, I know he’s about to knock the roof off the place! So with that in mind, let’s get into it!
Brand new beat tape by the one and only SOUL LA FLARE! This man is a beast in the studio, creating some of the most captivating music you’ll hear in your life. I still remember the mind-blowing insanity of ‘Rats on Cocaine’ and how ridiculous that was! From there, he seems to be getting stronger and stronger, and this tape proves it!
Across these nine tracks, we have him at his most explosive, experimental, and versatile! He’s presenting us with a sonic platter, each track with its own inspirations, influences, and effects that help flow the whole project together. I hear influences of:
– Glitch
– Soul
– Jazz
– Funk
– Acid Rap
– Boom Bap
– Experimental
– Noise
And it’s not only the substance but the way he utilises all these sounds that’s key! Each song sounds like his own mini digital sandbox that he has full control of, total freedom, and range to try and create whatever he wants to, and in that level of creativity comes genius. He’s pouring his all into these tracks, his heart, mind, and soul, to create the most abstract and conceptual takes on how he perceives the art of music, and that’s what’s drawn him to me from the very start!
He ain’t anyone else but himself, sure, I’ve heard his work on other cats’ projects, but even then, he’s done so bringing HIS own sonic representation to the stage, not trying to copy anyone else’s, and I feel that’s what’s highlighted best across these nine tracks, his own individuality and skills on display for everyone.
While his other project ‘RATS ON COCAINE’ focused on a more brash and over-the-top sonic arrangement, this one expands to more genres and a wider range of influences as he tries his hand at all the lanes possible to him to see what sticks!
It’s not like he’s just trying random shit to see what lands either; these tracks are all masterfully produced and crafted with explicit skill and technique that would make anyone in the culture jealous.
He’s a one-of-a-kind artist, one whose sound is signature. Within the first 10 seconds, I can tell it’s his music. That level of recognition isn’t obvious for everyone (especially with no tag), but to me, he’s proven himself enough over the last year to warrant being memorable, and that’s exactly what this album signifies to me: a MEMORABLE performance!
I normally don’t cover beat tapes, but this one was on my mind ever since I heard it. It’s infectiously atmospheric with a strong presence in each and every track that comes together in a beautifully fluent record! This is one you can’t afford to miss! Go listen below!
https://soullaflare.bandcamp.com/album/glitch-in-the-matrix
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