It’s no secret to anyone who has been following my website or my IG page how I felt about this man. Every month he drops, he makes the list of the best producer out and even made it multiple times on my ‘Best of the year’ list. He’s a man who has brought a new standard to Hip Hop with a brand-new bar I now compare every other beatmaker to! So with that in mind, let’s get talking about this brand-new project!
This new EP is by BONEWESO representing 23Incredible Industries, and he’s come strong with a solid eight tracks with the artists:
-THEHIDDENCHARACTER
-NYEUSI LOE
-DATKIDBRAVO
-CODENINE
-CHYNA BAEJING
-KALEO JACOBS
-BOOGZ
-HYRO GLYPHX
-067RED
I said this regarding the latest single off the upcoming Nyeusi album, but one thing I’ve noticed in the last few drops (from his Xmas beat tape, to that single, to now this) is how much variety he has. I mean, he did showcase that across 2025, but I feel like I’m seeing a lot more ventures into a wider spectrum of sounds, influences, and styles! It proves to me just how profound and proficient he is as a producer!
His knowledge and ability are forever growing and evolving, and for someone who’s already, in my opinion, the best underground producer going, that’s a scary thing to realise.
Man, so many standout tracks for me, starting with -MOMONEYANDCRIME. This track couldn’t be more fitting for the likes of -DATKID to go OFF on! This song feels like a sonic tribal massacre! You’ve got those haunting chord progressions, what sounds like a distorted guitar strings or vocal harmonies. Either way, truly terrifying! As well as some sadistic/minimal drum patterns and super subtle sticky keys and profound bass!
Or what about the track -BUSTDOWNROLLIE where we see the iconic -CODENINE go off on! On this track, we get a more grand and cinematic experience with those gorgeous Jazz notes that are paired with these funky bass strings and hypnotic drum patterns!
It’s one of the more stripped-back instrumentals but done with impeccable taste! Not to mention the KILLER verse by CODE tearing up the track at every angle!
But in all honesty, if I’m going to play DEVIL’S ADVOCATE and say the one track that gave me complete goosebumps from start to finish, it had to be -ANOTHERDAY featuring -??? This track had me almost in tears at how happy this song made me!
I know that sounds dramatic, but I haven’t heard such a perfect chemistry then I did with BONE X ??? On their ‘HIDDENSPLASH’ project that combined the fusion of Jazz X Acid Rap Splash mix was literally immaculate, and on this track we get more of that same vibe!
In this track, we hear more delightful Jazz horns that have a tad bit more free-lance nature to the loops, accompanied by some more light, soft Jazz drums, subtle bass, and some background piano keys that softly make their presence felt just enough to give the track its angelic nature!
Of course, there should be no question about the performance of ??? Whenever he’s on the cut with BONE, it’s phenomenal, and this track is no different!
Every single MC on this EP rapped their asses off! There was no weak verse to be found. Each song had heavy hitters performing some of their best work in what sounded like friendly competition of each MC trying to win the best verse of the record.
Being the genius that BONE is, he made sure each instrumental was tailor-made to each man. Each song was an extension of the rapper and their specific charisma, personality, and style! From the heavy Jazz for ??? To the more soulful/classic cuts for the finale with 067Red!
As I mentioned above, that sickly dark atmosphere for DATKID or even that more Puerto Rican vibe for an artist of CHYNA’s calibre! A kind of production she would be most comfortable with those scattered keys, enlightened tribal-style vocal harmonies, and atmospheric chord progressions!
Each artist is given their ideal element to work with and that’s the magic that BONE provides! He makes sure that each artist works with their strengths to produce absolute bangers each and every time! There was no weak track across this 8 track EP.
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again a million times over the fact that BONE is the Dr Dre of the underground and like wise he makes sure there’s never a weak link in anything he drops and it’s further evident on this project! I couldn’t ask for a better way to kick off the new year for this man!
If you ain’t contributing the $23.23 to listen to this album, then you ain’t about the culture. That’s cheaper the most meals you’ll get on your lunch break. This man (and all the artists involved) have continued to drop some of the most game changing music in the last few years and I feel the least we can do is support the men and woman who continue to maintain the structure and integrity of the underground!
So please, peep blow and buy the EP! Trust me you won’t be disappointed!
https://boneweso.bandcamp.com/album/boneweso-the-vault-vol-1
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