You know, whenever this man makes a record, it’s felt. Not everyone can say that! He’s made a name for himself with his trademark intensity and harsh vocals to have his songs be recognisable immediately. Now he’s alongside one of the most underrated producers in the game as they come forward with a five-track EP that is sure to blow you away! Let’s go!
This is the brand-new EP by MC Here$ Johnny and Producer Sketch Turner, and together they drop
– Introduction to Death
– Bad Flex
– Sacrifice with a Steel Poker
– Basement Torture
– Death Target
And if we start with the production side of things, we have Sketch showcasing his mastery behind the beats as he combines the duality of gritty boom-bap and atmospheric soundscapes to create a unique fusion that not many can pull off to the extent he did!
This album sounds like a murder taken place in the ‘Doctor Who’ universe. Filled with strange anomalies, otherworldly beings, and sci-fi elements that all have something to say on this album.
Every instrument was gruesomely extracted, sharpened, and applied to this record with incredible technique. From the wailing chord progressions to the heavy bass and the hypnotic drums, even some murderous violin strings make their appearance in this EP; it’s the definition of ‘controlled chaos’ as he combines the elements of two completely different worlds and makes it work in the most savage way!
It’s hard for me to choose a favourite track because even for Here$ Johnny, this thing is DARK! From the sounds of torture/threats of torture and violence starting each track off to the actual violent lyricism, it’s all so overwhelming to listen to! Johnny has unlocked his Satanic side as he decides to unload EVERYTHING onto these beats, leaving nothing to the imagination, nothing but the utmost hardcore wordplay that will undoubtedly give you nightmares the night you finish this record!
Not gonna lie, it is refreshing to see someone maintain a solid theme throughout a record; most just add one or two related songs on whatever the concept is and then have normal tracks otherwise.
This is DEFINITELY not another case of this; this is gruesome from start to finish, and that’s because of how sinister Johnny is with his pen game! I knew it was going to be verbally heavy-handed and intense, but I wasn’t expecting anything like this! Truly diabolical lyrics that you’d have to experience yourself in order to understand!
But besides all the brutality, Here$ don’t miss! His lyrics are vivid (no more than on this), his flow is tight and fluent, and his energy and ruthless charisma are at an all-time high with this project! Never heard him sound better!
From Here’s Johnny indulging his ‘Horrorcore’ side to even Sketch showing a more lethal side than I’ve ever heard him. These two have a one-of-a-kind chemistry that no one is matching right now! It’s bloody, deranged, and yet perfectly in sync and mesmerising! Make sure you don’t miss out and support the artist below!
https://heresjohnny850.bandcamp.com/album/russian-red-rooms
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