The first thought I had when I turned this album on was ‘did I just smoke a blunt?’ Because the vibes on this remind me exactly of how music sounds when I am.
I’ve been introduced to new artists in a whole range of ways, but never quite like this! What a spectacular way to discover talent! I hope all future ones hit me this way!
This is the brand-new album by MC Hunna Band$ and produced by Quiz! Together they drop a fresh batch of 13 tracks with
– Pachino MG
– Dirty Sanchez 47 as the features for this rather explosive, entertaining, and atmospheric release that will definitely make you feel some kind of way (or if you already are, maintain the feeling).
I wanted to start off by taking the production! Because the instrumentals on here have an infectious, methodical, surreal, and cinematic nature to them that touches all the senses and gives you an actual ‘experience’ rather than just a random collection of songs put into a list!
You’ve got examples such as none other than that intro track – Bird’s Eye View with that Pink Floyd-inspired slow burner interlude that evolves into this rhythmic production that has these plucked bass strings, skeletal drum patterns, and the occasional high-strung electric guitar string! It’s one of those groovy tracks that makes you wanna bump your head for the entire duration it’s on!
We have the track – Standing On Ceilings that sounds like it’s ripped right out of YG’s ‘Still Brazy’ classics and I fucking love it! It’s got this heavy G-Funk influence with those synth chords, bass, and god it’s one of the most fun I’ve had with an instrumental in a minute! This is the kind of song that belongs on the radio! Infectious as all hell!
Hell, the track – 69 Malibu has a more smooth and harmonious interior with those glistening piano keys and light jazz-style drums and a hint of bass. There’s not too much going on with the layers, but they are produced so masterfully that it just becomes a relaxing and satisfying score rather than one that’s lacking in content.
When we discuss the performances, I was impressed by Hunna for a lot of reasons: his natural stage cadence, his ability to change his energy depending on the song (from soft to hardcore), his cunning wordplay, his adaptability on tracks, and even his vocal tones.
He fits the mould of this production perfectly. He has a certain way with words and pronunciation that I found rather appealing.
I think it’s because of his ability to turn it up or down at any moment, given his mood or feel of what each track needs.
For example, on tracks like -Poison, he has that slick street talk with that gravel in his voice that almost reminds me of a Maze Overlay accent, truly staunch and brash. But then you have tracks like -Standing On Ceilings where he ups his energy and stakes and becomes this hyped-up, evolved version of himself that’s intense and more locked in than ever!
But at the same time, you can hear tracks like -Addict Mentality where we hear his more serious and introspective side as he bares his truth and personal feelings and experiences!
There are so many sides to him, and his ability to express each of them is a talent not everyone has! To me, it makes more of an artist than most in the most traditional sense of the word because he’s using his performances to expand, experiment, and execute a variety of different ways to use his voice, and that’s sick in my opinion!
Combine that with a genuine talent, fluent flow, and wicked pen game, and you’ve got one lethal MC!
Gotta shoutout Dirty Sanchez and PACHINO as well! Both artists absolutely nailed their respective parts and brought home that real, authentic rapping style that had both personality and power! They definitely elevated the record with their features.
I’m very glad I had the opportunity to discover these new artists. From the MC work to the production, it all hit on a solid, groovy, and ever-adapting level that most don’t hit! Check the link below to find out!
https://open.spotify.com/album/0CijzLKHHdOQZmCxkA5DPt?si=bVlAEWFfRqqSauJ1yFI_Ag
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