NOCTURNAL ANIMALS

This is a pair of artists that have always had the edge in the creativity department. Both finding the most original and interesting way to spin a record and rep the underground now come together for what you might think is their best effort yet! Let’s talk about it!

This is the brand new album by MC -DB and Producer -Jamis with the sole feature of -CharleyRoy on track 6!

Now, what surprises me is that this is only a few seconds shy of 15 minutes long and yet it’s filled with so much content that you’d think it’s at least 30 minutes! From the gritty and avant garde atmosphere to the various influences played out this album is definitely one of the more unique listens I’ve heard all year!

Firstly, DB. He sounds more intense here then he has on anything he’s dropped all year! The way he’s conducted himself with his in your face, raw and confident bars expressing how he feels he’s the man to beat in the underground right now and how most of the so called ‘labels & artists don’t even care about the game’ is just one of many examples that showcase his aggressive nature that runs deep with the dark and alternative nature of the instrumentals!

He ain’t one to sugar coat or censor himself on the tracks and he lays down sharp lyrical work, heavy handed flow with flawless bar placement and strong charisma! Filled with killer puns and phrases that make for an entertaining listen that fills the entire album from start to finish! I also love how he’s able to let some of the music breathe! Some tracks the instrumentals can just rock and blend into the next track! It adds a lot of atmosphere to the album that amplifies the quality that much harder!

As far as the production goes, I can confirm that Jamis has levelled up since we last heard him. A man whose always been working to evolve and this is his best work yet! So many great cuts on this record!
Whether you want to discuss the track -On My Mind which sounds like the inside of a UFO abduction! You’ve got those filthy synth chords that have that vicious distorted nature to them in that hypnotic loop that’s combined with some droning drums and thick bass! A rather minimal track but one that hits you right in the face! Also shoutout the feature for that incredible verse!

We have the track -Ica which has this 90’s mixtape feel to it! You know that rough and rugged raw atmosphere to it! From those cut and chopped & distorted vocal snippets that are infused with those heavy drum patterns and light sense of bass!
This feels like a track you’d hear from one of the many producers you’d hear back in the day like -Terminator X! A real old school vibe that’s utilised fantastically across the album as a whole!

Another track I really loved was the opening track -Pyromaniac another gritty representation of distorted music! You’ve got those haunting vocal loops with those plucked strings and minimalist drum work with some thick ass bass! Talk about an intense way to kick the record off with!

As I had no doubt, a dope album by the duo! It’s unforgiving, ruthless and raw! Just the way we like it! Tune the fuck in!