The first thing to strike about That Kid Roy’s music is the sheer clarity & speed of his leading vocal delivery. In an arena loaded with mumble-rap & uninteresting repetition, his voice stands tall among its peers.
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Freedom Cry is an important song & one that turns back to the roots of the genre to let hearts & minds speak honestly & artistically. It’s something of a secret masterpiece in what it sets out to portray & achieve.
A track that fuses a passionate & multi-layered backdrop with a confident, rhythmic leading vocal performance that takes inspiration from the likes of Empire State of Mind.
Mack’s sense of character comes through more than ever on this release. He throws himself into the moment, offering fearlessness & an original sounding voice & style that work well in making sure you know who he is.
P.A.T is no stranger to self-belief & self-empowerment – his name is an acronym for Potential, Ambition, Talented, and this track speaks volumes for that sentiment & holds close to the creative’s own truth.
The production quality & the addictive nature of that bass-line grab a hold of you more & more. It’s a mighty backdrop that works its magic pretty swiftly.
The track just flows & flows, it’s hypnotic, the content is relatable – how they deal with the ways of the music industry, the values of real life & experience in contrast with material worth; it’s inspiring.
The Acorns have long been focused on honing their sound to a unique degree, and this two-track EP stands as a strong testament to that effort.
Rebecca Rogers Davis may slave away for The Man during her days, but we hear her real vocation here – a songwriter & born entertainer who will hopefully keep writing & recording for some time to come.
Rival showcases Kbackwood$’ own personal truth & individuality in a big way. Modern hip hop fans or those of us who think far too much will most likely find solace in these songs.
Hip hop & eclectic music fans alike should be extremely grateful for whatever brought this team of creatives together. Get your Tickets To The Dope Show on July 27th.
Delicate riffs and a hopeful sense of possibility back up the poet’s sentiments & character in a colourful way. Swoop’s performance is ever-impressive, yet he doesn’t shout about it – he doesn’t need to. The performances speak for themselves.