I’ve always been a firm believer that sometimes, an EP can make all the difference. In the mainstream rappers are afraid to drop small projects, thinking that fans will get angry over the lack of content instead of understanding that sometimes ‘less is more’ being able to utilise a smaller hand and be creative with it. That’s why I never shy away from EP’s especially ones from new artists I haven’t heard of prior. This is one of those occasions and I’m excited to get this one started!
This is the brand new EP by MC New York Page with a variety of Producers such as
-Jimmy Dukes
-Moleman Beats
-KLWNCAT
-Homage Beats
4 tracks, 13 minutes of some pretty interesting blends of Hip Hop. For starters what I noticed is that (in one way or another) each track has a sharp chord progression. The most extreme case is in the first track -PRIORITIES in which the high pitch chord kicks you in the face right from the door!
In track two -BULLETPROOF it’s a lot more dialled down into what sounds like a rhythmic violin harmony that almost gives off the effect of an underwater texture! Subdued and distorted but still equally as infectious.
On treads three -SEEN IT/STREELIGHTS which is back to the more abrupt formulation from the opener. Taking a few more seconds to introduce itself it still comes out the corner with the sonic equivalent of an empty Hennessy bottle to hit you in the back of the head!
Then on the final track -CALCULATED RISK which has the sharp sounds come from a collection of keys! That definitely reflect a more subtle tone then the rest with an almost gospel feel to the rhythm but none the less it feels reminiscent of the same key element over the entire EP!
Of course, that’s not all these song have going for it. Each track is different in its own way a blend between soulful and smooth & gritty and muddy. Using the limited window they have to create a slight variant that I felt came out comfortably fluent!
As far as the actual MC work is concerned we have New York Page ‘dope name by the way’ coming through with a style cadence that strongly reminds me of the battle rap underground era of the late 2000’s/early 2010’s with your Pat Stay’s (R.I.P) your Rones, your Kid Twist’s, Dumbfounded and more.
He has that incredible level of swag that shines across each word he spits.
Across the mere 13 minutes of run time we get this class in session of a sharp tongued, witty and ever so brash lyricist with charisma to burn. A more in your face approach as he forces the listener to feel ever bar that he spits. Similar to the intense energy of Pat! Ruthless, unforgiving and fucking overwhelming to the senses!
I love how New York Page handled himself across these instrumentals considering they had a hint of variety to them.
I wouldn’t say he switched his flow up or style but more adapted to the different sound signature and made them work for him! It would be the same with an MC like Sticky Fingaz or DMX. Regardless if you put them over a glossy shiny beat or a hardcore hip hop one, their performances don’t change! Same role applies here!
He’s cunning, precise and ever so cold on the mic with a great spirit rooted in heavy handed delivery and wordplay. For someone like myself who is new to the man I’d say this EP is the perfect introduction to him and now I can be excited for the potential of a full LP release! Shoutout to all the producers who helped bring this EP to life and to the guest -Axel Leon for his contribution! Link to the project below!
https://open.spotify.com/album/6JyoUmRvcI7dnD6zjgodEx?si=hZDrU5C4TbCPW2nYLCcMTQ
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