Well, I’d say there’s one word to describe this record. ‘Interesting’ it’s unlike many other albums in the underground and leads itself in its own lane of originality and creativity which separates it from 99% of the music out there! With that in mind, let’s get into it!
This is the brand-new album by MC’s Emerson Corelone -Naiyõ and produced by Naiyõ himself! Across these 12 tracks, we have
-Scully
-Matt Mars
-Tetsuo (as producer)
And I have to say that last feature feels the most appropriate to have on here (especially after you hear the music!) I meant it when I say this is unlike 99% of the stuff you’ll hear on the market, but .Tetsuo is that 1% they could have been inspired by! Another genius in the industry that is often underrated!
These 27 minutes run like a psychedelic fever dream with mafia references running through it. So I suppose it would be like watching The Godfather on acid? But with music in the background.
This record is the definition of experimental and noise-based with a brash and messy atmosphere to the rough and rugged terrain of the various influences that are purposefully drowned out and distorted to create the utmost sense of chaos and uncertainty to the listener.
If you’ve ever heard an Al Divino tape or Soul La Flare, then you’ll understand the vibe I’m talking about. Literally controlled chaos reigning down on the beat, the perfect blend of noise, ambient, hip hop, soul, jazz, and funk to create this monstrous feeling of release within you!
This music ain’t for the faint of heart (and it’s not meant to be) with albums like these, they have one purpose ‘expand’ meaning to expand the mind and taste of the listener, to expand the boundaries of what can be considered hip hop and to expand the realm of possibility of what you thought ‘music’ can stand for.
In this goal, Naiyõ doesn’t go out like a misogynist bitch to a powerless woman, he goes out sonically swinging pushing the very limits of what hip hop can and does STAND FOR!
Speaking of swinging, we have the MC side of things (run by both men), and to rap over this kind of production ain’t easy, and it takes a special kind of flow and artist to pull it off, and that’s why these two are perfect for the job!
These two men absolutely match the vibe of the tracks bar for bar in the same chaotic, fluent, and unpredictable manner as you hear the music. They are fast-paced, freelance, and inherit that trademark ‘splash’ vibe created by Divino and Estee.
This is where the shoutout to.Tetsuo comes into place! Because he’s also known for doing the overly fast rapping over the experimental beats! So to have him on this track (as a producer) fits with the general aesthetic as he is known for doing this kind of execution (verbally and socially) in his own art!
I love the manic and wild energy both these men possess! (Although as I have been critical in the past of .Tetsuo’s fast pace, no structure style isn’t always my favourite to listen to, but I understand the aesthetic and vibe they were going for and how those verses can create a certain element of anticipation, curiosity, and excitement for the audience who do fuck with that bag!
Both men show fantastic charisma and chemistry. Both men seem to understand each other’s mindset and move accordingly, and both have their own unique personalities that do shine through on the beats!
The various features also do well in capturing the same out-there and wild energy needed to maintain such a dynamic album, and all their parts were fire!
I feel this kind of album caters to a specific audience, but even so, if you’re wanting to challenge yourself and test the boundaries of your own music taste, then please give this one a listen and see how you go! For the fanbase who love this kind of shit, this is going to be a banger from the top!
https://open.spotify.com/album/5IWMRwpxgSTtfFzJjR4iS3?si=-5rlMbAEQb6hbF58Pbxcsg
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