Faithful to the End - DJ Rogers

        Can't think of a the last time I reviewed a track that wasn't hip-hop. Funny enough, I discovered this track thanks to just that very art, right off Common's "Be". That album is just damn good, but I'll get to that some other day. From the original to Common's "Faithful", it only makes sense you hear those similarities. Last time I did a soul post was probably the Whatnauts, and man since my instrumental dig I just love soul more and more every time. What can I say, it just gives you that ultimate feeling, appropriately-titled genre I suppose. DJ Rogers is a nice addition to my small collection. His voice is a bit more powerful than some of the singers in the Whatnauts, but they get me goin' either way.
        Of course the topic is quite clear. A man needs his woman, he'll do anything he can to keep her and show his love to her. Another good thing about soul, it just sorta lifts your spirits with the heart that holds a positive message always. This one holds a very smooth groovy rhythm, nothing too corny however. Of course today if I am listening to soul you get weird looks, especially in my age, but the music is too good I don't care. With that said, the singing on this is absolutely killer, you can really feel how much the man gets lost in this music, losing all control definitely shows how deep the artist's passion runs into his music. And knowing how sincere and truthful it is just adds that much more power to every word.
         Other elements to look forward to are in the very middle and end of the song. Their is a sick solo, which you will probably hear on several hip-hop records, especially Common's "Faithful". This adds that funk I was talking about, which gives you time away from the vocals, before you are sucked back in. One particular note I'd like to make is how loose the song becomes. When I say this I speak of the shattering of the song's pattern; that being the song's structure of verse and chorus. When Mr. Rogers here goes out at the end with soul-shaking cries. That quality is just so liberating when taken out of the song's structure, I just get lost in it. Damn how I love soul.

So yeah, if you think you like soul, go for it. Some might not be my taste, but that is what exploration is for. After all, why am I writing this? Ha I won't even try to answer that, I'll keep this short.
Album is It's Good To Be Alive, released in '76. I can't find the thing anywhere, but once I take a trip to the record store, maybe I'll get some success.

ALBUM REVIEW: Beattape vol.1 - Foner

           I downloaded this about a week ago. And this is one of my all time favorite beat tapes now. I absolutely love Foner, and I only had Lost and Found for awhile, I got One Love, and then this. This was by far my favorite, although I am not sure why. This tape has absolutely got me in its grip, from its mellow grooves to its goose-bump samples, everything about this is simply epic.
           I won't lie, I can't really tell too much difference in style from producer to producer, yet there are some things I can sorta pick out. With Foner he just uses some awesome samples. All his beats hardly feel like loops, as I may have mentioned before, that is the problem I have with getting 9th beats. When I get those they are usually looped by some guy and uploaded to YouTube, but life goes on. Foner is from the motherland, and he samples Russian commentaries and throws them onto his songs. I don't know why but I just love the Russian language. However, he usually samples American music, which may seem weird, but in terms of soul I think it all happened in the USA, but I can't say I am certain of it.
           I can't really get over how much I am in love with this tape. Every damn song got a 5 star rating within a couple of days, which I usually don't go about doing till I know I really think the song is that good. This has been listened straight through all week, about 17 times. Every beat brings absolute beauty and we got some tear-jerkers in their. You know, that hit of soul you get that is just so powerful it just shakes you up. I'll cover some of my favorites, which is hard to decide. And I might be doing some beats justice with an entire post.

Hi!:  Possesses that very smooth rhythm with that taste of funk, absolutely amazing to listen to!

Roads: This one is near perfect, it starts so slow and elegantly. Then as your progress through the music, you are just brought into something more intense.

Open Up Your Heart: The first very prominent vocal sample we listen to. Just a nice rhythm to it, with that loop of guitar notes and keys laying the background. Then oooh! We get that outro of jazz that I will always love. It holds the same useful jazz tone that "Life's a Bitch" cornet piece held.

Not Over: Great intro from a source that remains still unidentified to me. Nice loop of jazz and wandering vocals. The affect of rain and a couple arguing, and they may have mended their problems right after the music starts, but we'll never know. Those elements sorta set the mood for the piece. It really is nice to listen to on a rainy day, as you might imagine.

Dreams Come True: I really love this one, simply because I know I have heard that tune before. Whether the original sample or another song I don't know where I have heard it, but damn it is nice. Has those sincere strings paired with some soulful lyrics. Very  nice.

Cuz I Luv U: This tune has no vocals, so it is solely for vibing, and damn you can do that. The bass line is ill, and that piano loop does magic to the beat. This song holds a nice uplifting rhythm for the whole time. Then that sharp section of piano just adds to it, a little variation goes a long way.

There's Nothing...: Boy if you don't recognize this sample you are crazy. You almost instantly pick it up from Jay-Z's "Girls, Girls, Girls" right when the beat drops and that beautiful humming comes pouring through the speakers. Before long you break out into a touching song, with those strings again, paired just right to the sample. Then the sampled singer really let's it rip and man do I fall in love with it! Sweet song, Foner really kills it, bringing a new sound to a sample already well known.

Distance: Oh this one is just a loop that I can't resist. Dropping right into the beat with that elegant touch of strings. And the sample is chopped so perfectly, what can I say I am a sucker for soul samples. I just can't help love that singing.

Bye?!: When I mentioned tear-jerkers. This one did it. My god that tune just pulls all the beauty from my head, and the only way it can flow is from my eyes. This one makes me reminisce of all the beautiful things I have ever known in life. This one brings me back to my childhood, while I may be young, there is already so much behind me. It is hard not to like this track, no matter what I am doing, I just get so lost in thought and have an incredible attack of nostalgia, the memories flow on this one, what more can I say. Foner places this track perfectly, leaving me with maybe my favorite just because of how much it affects me. Then I am just left as the beat breaks out, all those memories dug up fade out with the music.

Your link:
http://foner.bandcamp.com/album/beattape-vol-1

Motivators - A Tribe Called Quest

         Loves this track since the first time I heard it. A good reason to like Beats, Rhymes, & Life, a really cool album with interesting production, often overlooked, but not seen as a disappointment like The Love Movement. One of the best directions they took was adopting Consequence onto this LP. He works well with the Tribe, staying strong on the tracks. This is also when The Ummah was formed, and the late and great J-Dilla joined the Tribe with production. This track is simply a nice vibe, with a bit more boastful lyrics than we might have seen on People's. However, you come to recognize style differences through their discography, but only you can decide to experience that, so we'll get to the track.
         Now for anyone who read my very first posts, which would be concerning Late Registration, a lot of qualities I stressed where Kanye's emotions and tones he used to add more to the music. Well in this song you see Consequence very effectively changing his pitch which just makes his verses so much more powerful than ever. His voice is just such a unique tool, and when you are considering the vocals of the Tribe you know how original this track will sound. The reason I love this track is mostly because of Consequence. He basically steals the show with his rhymes and brings the energy to the track! With great wordplay as well!
          You will notice the production is much different from other albums. It leans a bit more away from the jazz and rawer sounds, they keep it fresh with some funky sounds, and amp things up with some less natural sounds. You hear that gentle flow of the keyboard in the background. And I don't know much about drums specifically, however in the wise words of Waju, "but I'm trying to learn!". My point being, J Dilla is a god of a producer, but I really don't know how hard that stuff is. All I know is the drums sounds great, never heard bad drums really. The cutting on the track is mad ill, along with that small taste of guitar riff! As you can see, while their style has changed, the Tribe has definitely not fallen back. Go for a taste of Beats, Rhymes, & Life. It is a damn good album! 

EML Update: 2 Years of Hip-Hop

            Not sure if I actually shared this or not. But when I said I bought Late Registration and The Black Album it was on this day, that refers to my 1st post. March 20th would forever change who I was as a person, and completely move my life. A lot might say, "why celebrate a day you picked up some CDs?" But to me there is so much to it. My first post was very personal and was some style of introduction that gave people an idea of where I was musically. I called it "the real start to my musical life." Which is another reason I find this day so important, it wasn't the day I discovered music, that sorta goes unmarked. We all discover it when we are very young, but it is not till we are older do we find something we love.
            When I think of it music completely reshaped my life. It became my growing passion, to love and live with music in my life. I was fascinated with analyzing and thinking about the sounds and words I heard. It has taken up huge parts of my life, and a lot of time in life. I made suggestions to people, argued my thought across the web, and found myself never without music. I continued to even make friends through my passion as we connected through the sounds we cherished. Hell this is why you are reading this right now. EML is simply a great way of extending my passion and getting thoughts out.
            I like to reflect on all that has happened musically as I think about all the music magic that has become relevant in my life. Since last year, I have gotten all sorts of good music, and in the summer I started to get it by the ton! It was ridiculous my library has more than quadrupled since August. However, I already spoke about it in my update in October. But I have gone from official LPs from only a few artists, into the underground and have unearthed many hidden projects. It is insane how much good music  there is when you just start to look. It sorta became a talent, I did enough browsing and make the correct amount of jumps to find an artist's music. I am much wiser when I discuss music and think about it with other people, I understand more slang and recognize sounds across songs, from simple instruments, to dusty samples, the connections I make are incredible. Then I started getting my music out to people through CDs, and making some mixes that people really liked! My blog started to pick up some months back and I enjoy getting the feedback I do, hell, I love any feedback period! And now I have aspired to become a producer, and wanna have some fun learning to make hip-hop. It will be a long journey, but I hope to make something dope in the years to come.

So a day of celebration that I often look forward to, because I love to see how far I have come and enjoy thinking how far I may go. If you make music, love music, or want to make music, thank you for supporting my favorite art in whatever way you have!

Just Begun - Waju

A little something to kick off your Waju Wednesday.

           This is one hell of a song. If you haven't heard of Waju, or you haven't got Carpe Diem, you just gotta! He is a real soulful guy, and just brings a smooth jam. Bringing some good punchlines, and some new perspectives on issues. With lines that I most often times find quite quotable. With a quick introduction, let me say this isn't a track to look for repairing your life. Him and Yung-V are here to slay a track and drop a little knowledge as well.
           Another thing I look forward to on any Waju track I haven't heard yet is the beat! Waju has great taste in beats and he always creates a hit when the beat is relaxed, as he isn't on that violent gritty shit. That is the beautiful reality to underground hip-hop, no one fakes their shit so they know where they excel and build from their! Of course not everyone finds their niche, explaining whack artists, but I don't dwell on that. So the beat yes! It is very jazzy, which is what some of my favorite instrumentals are structured with. You get that hit of jazz, then it dwells into that loop. The keys are really just background till they change up the tune. At one point a pause it put on the brass, then you focus on keys and xylophones which just brings a nice funk to it. It is perfect to nod your head to vibing, of course what we came for? 2 young MCs here to show their skills, and man they do my ears well!
           I don't want to go into anything to in depth, no elaborate philosophies, just arguments they make that are in good musical taste. That typical stuff, you know, fuck the fakes, money, and who needs a record deal. Same to some of my Illmatic posts, I'll just put up some of my favorite bars, or set of bars in some cases.

Verse 1: Yung-V

No time to sit and chill I keep it moving like Jamaican feet

Coming from that town where its looking like those Haitian trees

No I'm just kidding but these niggas hardly rappin

And I'm on the track and then you seein how I'm actin'

Composin new lyrics and they feel it in they spiritual

Niggas think they hard I hardly ever hearing you

Verse 1: Waju

I'm chillin at the top spot sittin comfortably

Chasity belt flow you couldn't fuck with me

I'm spittin flames man I torch mikes

These dudes' flow is too weak like a fort night

Use your forsights still couldn't see me though

Call themselves dope but they skills is (remedio?)

Youda thought I was sleeping the way I lay it down

Verse 2: Yung-V

My journey just began

But been seasoned like veterans

So no neglecting it better start respecting it

And recognize that I'm a force not to be reckoned with

Loyalty thats the motta that we livin with

Niggas say they real until they put in that predicament

Never feel you safe if you be comin with that simple shit

Verse2:Waju

And gettin rid me pardon me as I intervene

'Bout to make history spittin clean with no listerine

How many times I gotta say it man the flow is ill

And I'm just trying to make the green like chlorophyll

I'm goin in just like a dent and

If you think you are gifted then I'm something like the grinch

Couldn't hang if they were lynched

Me lose man you must have me confused

Because my flow is the bomb and it cannot be defused.

Damn fun song if you ask me. As for the album, cop that shit as his bandcamp! More dopeness like this to come to EML. Should be more fun jams comin for the hot weather, littered through the weeks as I enter my next full album review!
http://waju.bandcamp.com/album/carpe-diem 

No Regrets Closing

            Another album reviewed. And this one stands out from the few I have already looked at. Where Fellowship was my first entrance into the underground hip-hop scene, No Regrets was the first underground rap album I would hear. And this wasn't even more than 4 months ago. It really did blow me away, the concept of the underground that is. Now a couple years back when this all started with hip-hop I had no idea what the underground was. When I first heard of the term, I imagined crowds rocking the stage in like old subway stations and out in the projects ha ha, you know it sounded like it would be so raw and hardcore. Strange what a little ignorance will paint in your head. The underground is certainly raw I can tell you that, but this album separates itself from others.
             This album really brought me to chiller rap than I had heard before, I had a few hits and I would vibe to some stuff. But in terms of ill piano loops and young rappers with very relatable messages, that I couldn't say I had a taste of beforehand. And with such large amounts of tranquil sounds I fell in love with all this excitement around it. I mean I had discovered the underground, a style that I liked, and some of the best guys in that area. I got lucky and I have had an irresistible urge for more. Early last summer I was stilling getting mainstream albums slowly. I would get something, at first only 1 album every couple months. Then a few every couple months, then that shit just picked up. I was at a library of 400 songs before August in 2011. Now as of today I am at 1845 songs and I am still picking up new albums like every week. The underground has brought me many great things! However, let me get back to the album.
              This is Lorisoul's first album, there is nothing to really compare to, even though I know there might be something out there, as he hints on the end of verse 2 on "Lay My Head To Sleep". Lorisoul is so damn positive, I can't help but love him. His voice is unique and he shows you don't have to necessarily be tough even in the underground to make good music. So many lines inspire me daily and they give me advice I use everyday, and I am forever grateful for this guys work.
             And I am also forever grateful of Rythmatical's production. It makes me so inspired when I see how amazing his music is. It has even made me try to start making beats, and I can't wait to get learning, as I understand it will be a long way before I get something I love. He has such a classy style that I seem to have fallen in love with when it comes to the genre of hip-hop, or perhaps other musical spectrums as well.

The album has really done this for me:

• Introduce me to underground rap, making me understand the possibilities for anyone, in terms of both aspiring rappers and producers.

• Gave me a new sound that hadn't been as numerous before, in my personal library anyways.

• Opened my world to several other artists, which helped me really discover the world of hip-hop which has since led me to help others find dope music they can feel, and make me learn more about the culture. I learned how much beautiful music is out there, if you just start searching.

And this was the first work on EML that got recognized by the artist itself. I pretty much had a heart attack the night Lorisoul shouted out my blog on his Facebook page. And just a few days ago Rythmatical thanked me for all the love I have shown my pleasure. So if you guys are in fact reading this, I just wanna thank you from the bottom of my heart, you guys have done so much to music, which has become the largest aspect of my life, good work you guys, you changed a kid.

As for now, I finish another album and this one was very special to review. Lorisoul's new project should be coming out this summer, and you best expect I'll be all over that one. If you have been making music out there, keep it up! If you have been learning, don't give it up! And for those who have been reading this shit, which is really for my personal entertainment; I wanna thank you as well. It has been quite a fun couple months, looking back at the life of the blog spring up, thinking about life events outside this blog it has been special. 

See you guys tomorrow, and goodnight!

 

Sunny Days (Live it up) - Mosaek

   It is days like this...

These are days I'll miss

           This is one of those undeniably feel good tracks. From the beat, title, and subject matter this is one to blast cruisin' through wherever you may reside. And I have noticed a trend since acquiring some of Mosey's music, a track with him and Pyrospoken; which becomes quite a few since they like to collab a lot; is no doubt gonna be a dope hit!
            Track opens perfectly, easing stress and putting us at ease, surrendering all our concentration to this song. Got Mosey and Pyro planning their day, with a nice relaxed vibe, cause they don't have much to do. The slight whirring in the background, which could remind you of an airplane. With a few jumps that can make you think of travel and vacation and giving you the feel of sunshine even on a cloud day. That's how I see it anyways, and then you get engulfed by Pyro's spray of rhymes, and we get more good vibes going!

As the sunny ways ventilate into my frame and loosin' it

Break the boring day's feeling great 

with the rhymes I disintegrate

Into ashes and dust

Bust the rhymes and then crush

Ride a board up in the boulevard you know it's a must

He has the right idea with this one. When you aren't out with the sunshine all the time, you realize how much you need it. The sunshine just energizes your body and makes you feel ridiculously awesome, pretty cool I'd say. And since I am so far away from sunny CA, I don't exactly get all my sunshine. And as the area exits winter, which you will know how well that season went if you read the "Snow Problem" post. When you got when of those cloud days I absolutely love when the sunshine breaks out, it really does break the boring. And of course, when he mentions boarding, you just think of all the fun activities you suddenly want to do once Mr. Sun comes along. 

            I really like Mosey's direction with this verse. Describes how uplifting the sun can be when starting the day and basically expands on the idea of how motivating that ball of light can be, and how irresistible it makes being outside. 

Wake up to a day so gorgeous

The weather's mad beautiful the singing of chorus

Uplifting, so I'm up quickly to upshift my day upshift my way

Spitting cause the sunrays kissing through the blinds

Shower Time! 

I know I'm movin when the shampoo is in my eyes

A bittersweet luxury the warm water's huggin' me

The good day has got me under custody.

When I wake up on a beautiful day I am more motivated to get up early, because the longer I can experience a good day the better. And as he goes on he mentions all the good feeling of the sunny day, it really does just put a spell on you that you can't seem to shake of. So yeah, the sun is definitely a nice way to get your day going!

           Mosey and Pyro finish up the track with 2 quick verses. Where they take time to spit some good punchlines and boost each other as the track comes to a close. Then we get that hit of ill scratching in the background. That, "day day d-d-da-day" one of my favorites parts about hip-hop music. And again that constant whirring of that airplane, and all the other elements! The tune is just illmatic, with every piece of sound a drug to my ears. Opening with that little loop of, "ah ahhh ah ah ah ahh ahh", and then those little guitar riffs. Then the tune changes a little when the verses begins, that tune is just pure bliss! Then that pitch changes into another riff and you rock your head to the beat. I wish I know the producer, it could be Pyrospoken, but I can't be sure. I do know he does a lot of self-producing, but I can't be sure. Either way, whoever produced gets mad props! So many sick melodies on this one! Famous beat in my library, for years to come! 

Here is part 2 that is on one of his mixtapes. Just as dope! 

And of course the download link for Part 1! I wouldn't leave without it, especially for a dope track like this!

http://www.mediafire.com/?jqrxjjy3s67nag6

Also thanks to the onlykevin14. He has helped me find a lot of my underground music, especially the groups that work together over in CA. He has got quite a collection and good links that got me started. Check out his channel on Youtube, and happy digging! 

Choppy Celebration - Lorisoul

           Last track I'll be reviewing for the No Regrets album, for now anyways. And this is a truly fun track off the album. Lorisoul brings another guest to the project, a miss Phoebe Racca. I admit when I first heard her I was kinda skeptical. After awhile I didn't mind her voice at much, and she spits ill on this track! This song gives you a good idea of how each artist feels about their music, perhaps where the passion originated and how they progressed as a rapper. Of course we know how Rythmatical speaks to us about his passion, with a beat this ill, you know how passionate the guy is about his work, a sick flute loop that that really brings the power out of the two MCs.
          The chorus gives us a good preview of what to expect and I just love it!

On the music mission to help me stay alive

Eliminate the hype bringing sense as we flow by

Inspirations connect with creations 

Choppy, this choppy, this choppy celebration

Then Lorisoul goes right into it! Speaking of his style, and once again how music is the remedy to his life.  It is nice to know he does this for himself, his soul, and sends a message to others that hip-hop has really lost its touch over the decade, in the mainstream anyways. A couple of my favorite lines:

Instrumentals, various examples

choppin up the loops but my voice is never sampled

To the other people, hip-hop is loosin' essence 

Fame, the Cash ain't the only method

Hits the nail on the head with this one! He has got the right idea, one thing that many people complain about, many of whom don't listen to hip-hop, hate the idea of sampling. Really that is how hip-hop works, and Lorisoul lets us know it is the voice that is in fact important, if you make some good music use your own words and thoughts, nobody appreciates a biter. I would go into the beauty and benefits of sampling, but maybe some other day, let's get to Phoebe now.

           Like I said, I was at first skeptical of her, but once you listen, you learn to appreciate the realness she brings. She also has some good wordplay as well. Phoebe speaks of her love for hip-hop:

Since I was a kid I had a passion for hip-hop

Time is just a passin' and class is a tip-top

Everywhere I go there's a notepad with me

Paper, PC, or phone I gotta write my feelings

So why you be askin' I have such a passion?

Cause art is my fashion and music is my action

When I'm feeling for writin' and rappin is my ration

So she expresses how hip-hop has filled her life, and it is relevant wherever she goes. Which is great for a hip-hop head like me to here. While I am working on starting the art myself, it is always around me! She really does bring something unique to this album, holdin' it down for real!

          The beat is something I really like. The basis of it is so ill! A sick loop of flute and the kick comes in perfectly as both MCs flow on point! Then the break right into the chorus is pretty cool as well! A hit of guitar right before the vocal sample comes it! Sounding something like "I'm feelin' it" and the way Rythmat just chops it up is too good! One of the reasons it becomes my favorite beat is because of the bounce it has. Becoming one of the more suitable songs to blast out of the 9 we get. So definitely a good choice to include, I have been loving this for months!

I'll do my best to find some more music by Phoebe, see if she has some dope projects or not, who knows what I'll uncover!

Last Summer - Lorisoul

It is always an off day to see the summer go.

Its the ways of the summer that burns into the end

The way you and I have created a trend

The suttle way you hinter out of my eyes

But the summer is gone into the winter I stride...

                                                

             This is my favorite song of No Regrets. This track is just so real and very sentimental, all about the love we have during the summer. And in general, it is a sad song that we listen to when dismissing summer, and moving on with our lives. Or this song is perfect when anything good is coming to an end, it just gives you that feel. There is something so perfect about this song, so let me get to it!
            Mosaek and Lorisoul are both here to rap about a certain girl they fell in love with, and for reasons provided, it just didn't work out. So yes, a love story with a mellow tone, that gives us that vibe that can't be described. All the words they utter are very thought provoking.

A little dining mixed with conversation not like Billy Stewart just sitting there waiting

And so Lorisoul's little story starts. Telling us to take action, even mentioning Rythmatical's "Sitting Lonely" which samples a Billy Stewart song - "Sitting in the Park".  He goes on with various details of how their thing just didn't work out, that is one she tried to see his real side. But he would just like to thank her for the time they had, even if it came to an end, it would become their Last Summer.
           Mosaek shares his story after the break. He raps of his initial sight of her, falling in love, and the memories they shared. Speaking of hot summer weather, picnics, and the pictures they took. Whatever the bond was that they shared, it wasn't enough.

I gave her good lovin' and she still actin' like Pixar givin' it up

Another slight tragedy, but he says he is now coastin', looking forward to the summertime, where he will reminisce on good times, because if you are gonna be stuck on the past, at least enjoy your reflections. 

               Perhaps the reason this song in the number-one played song in my library, is because of the memories that is uncovers. It is the perfect song to reminisce to, whether it be of past relationships, fantastic summers, or anything else. Personally, it brings up lots of memories as a kid, I reflect on my days as just a tiny kid going to elementary school. Man how I miss those times, shit was simple, and it seems like I saw my family come home everyday. Although I am glad I have done much to improve my life, and lead a great one as I come closer to adulthood. This track just brings it all out and that is what made me fall in love with it, unlike other relationships, I don't the one I have with this song will ever proceed to stop working. 

           The beat is absolutely fantastic. This is my favorite piano tune on No Regrets. The loop is so somber and elegant and it adds a sad tone to the song not quite seen before on the album yet. The leading of breaks that continues makes it even more enjoyable, it is just an incredible tune. It takes what Lorisoul and Mosaek did to a higher level. Can't express the love I feel for this song, I could list all the thousands of memories this creates, but I'll let you enjoy the track as well.

Snow Problem - Potatohead People

           Today I type from the same location I always write my stories, but today this one will feel more in celebration to an event. This year's winter has been pretty much non-existent, it has made a season for a skier hard as hell. And there have been no snow days, making the term harder as a student. However, today I awake for my inevitable snow day, excitement started earlier this week and on Wednesday night I found myself planning for school, but oh how bad I wanted this one. But this morning, on the 1st of March 2012 in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, we got our day off for once. After going to bed then awaking at a nice 10 o'clock I am ready to enjoy my day. Noticing I haven't blogged for a minute, I thought of this track I recently started loving. And how perfect this jam suits the situation.

Snow Problems for once!

         

           Anyways about the music. This in an instrumental, in fact the first instrumental I'll be reviewing by itself in a single post, cause the occasion is oh so glorious. This is pulled from a little album called Tomatos, produced by the Potatohead People. Which if you don't know is the marvelous duo of Nick Wisdom and Astrological.
            Right from the start the track just pulls me in, heavily synthesized on the keyboards! Then after a few notes that little ringing comes in and the drums come down, and the claps sound superb! That hit of jazz is also perfect timing, coming right in for a pleasant surprise each moment. Then you have a slower tune also carried out by a keyboard that adds another layer to this super-sonic super-smooth rhythm. And then they add one last sick thing! The nice vocal sample carried out through a low murmur that fits right in. These guys know what they are doing!
            And while it is an instrumental, this does give me some thoughts. I find it interesting how changed a track becomes just through a simple title. This always makes me think of snow, and having a slow morning vibing, just getting ready to work, plowing the driveway, eatin' yo breakfast, what have you ha ha. And this just fits the soft rhythm we set ourselves in everyday with the winter, everything around is just dead and silent and nature, but we keep on with our lives, and this tune was made to keep us going. Something about it just fits into snow days, once you give it the title "Snow Problem". An illmatic beat today, and I hope to bring you more in the future.

Check out Jellyfish Recordings for more details/downloads/dopeness.
http://jellyfishrecordings.com/
And this specific album will get you started!
http://jellyfishrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/tomatos

I am off to enjoy my day, and I hope only the same for you!