As appropriately named as any EP will be! This new project is by a duo that has been making their rounds, doing their due diligence, and putting the work in to be recognised as one of the more creative duos in the game, and it’s because of drops like this that make them so popular among experimental heads like me! So with that in mind, let’s get into it!
This latest 2-track offering is by producers D-DON and Eric Frm Salem (D producing track one and Eric doing track 2), and both tracks feature the MC D-Fex and rocking with a dope as fuck album cover art that reminds me of old-school 80’s punk bands like Black Flag! Anyway, let’s talk about these songs.
The first one – The 6th Step has this concept of smooth meets atmospheric pressure. It’s a best of both worlds situation going on here because on the one hand, you have those luscious chords and plucked strings that sound absolutely angelic alongside those shimmering drum patterns!
But there’s also this overwhelming synth chord progression that runs uninterrupted throughout the song that gives a more ‘experimental’ feel to the mix.
It kind of reminds me of a beat Odd Future would have made in their prime, mellow yet brash at the same time!
Speaking of, we have the verses. D-Don runs his shit with his in-your-face bars that are equal parts powerful and gritty! He’s always found a way to make his wordplay engaging and entertaining to the point you’re hooked onto what he’s going to do and say next!
Certainly, there are similarities between that and the verse of D-FEX who rocks a less traditional, more abrupt take on a rap verse with his intense energy, borderline introspective pen game, and a voice that bleeds conviction onto the beat. Truly a fantastic chemistry for the both of them!
The exact same thing can be said for track 2 – PalmTreeDebris as we get the same chemistry doubled down! The amazing rough and rugged lyricism combined with natural charisma and a less than traditional take on the flow! Going and spitting whichever way and motion they want, they come verbally swinging with clever one-liners, dope bars and verses as well as an altogether interesting pen game that makes for a memorable and mesmerising listen!
I feel the beat this time around is a lot more on the ambient side! You’ve got those light guitar strings in two different tones! As well as some methodically paced drums and a specific type of atmosphere that runs in the background of the track that I can’t exactly put my finger on, but it gives this song a real spacey vibe to it that I loved!
All in all, what can you complain about in a two-piece? It was fresh, original and uniquely crafted! With dope production and feature verses! What more could you want? Peep it below!
https://d-don.bandcamp.com/album/2piece
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