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.

ALBUM REVIEW: Beats, Weed, & Coffee EP - Rhyme Crusaders

              If you don't know who the Rhyme Crusaders are, all you need to know is that it is basically Rythmatical and friends. Him, Illoquence, and Lorisoul teamed up to make a sick EP! This is a very short work, and the project feels very focused, and doesn't stray to far between the tracks. All are very relaxed beats, ha do I really need to say keys? Lorisoul and Illoquence bring us some smooth deliveries. The vibe is very much: beats, weed, & coffee. All sorta fall into the category of relaxing/waking up. While I am not a coffee  drinker, I do love starting my day to some "jazz-hop", if you will. You can't feel bad listening to this.

The album covers themes of:

•  Falling in love, and what we may tend to do in those situations.
•  Finding your path in life, learning to survive, and more philosophy that inspires us to be greater.
•  Appreciating our friends, and all the times shared with them.
• A lot of references to weed, supporting the relaxing aura that is emitted from this EP.
• Typical rap themes of course: keeping it real, how they have grown with their styles, and so on.

I'll just break down the tracks quickly.

1. We Burn - Starts the EP off lightly, perfect! Lorisoul and Illoquence drop knowledge of life, and they ponder some of life's common mysteries. Each do a good job to get you thinking and think about what to appreciate. And of course, why do they smoke? Well just listen to the chorus when you get to it, should be explained quite well. It is an escape, supporting their dreams as they go on.

2. Man With A Plan - 1st and only vocal sample on the album. Used to good affect. The duo give us the advice they were once given, and how to get through life. After all, how will life run, if you don't have plan. What if you aren't, "buckled and fastened"? Illoquence says the way to go is to just ignore those that put you down, and a lot of it is really in your mind set. Confidence kids! Confidence!

3. Stinky Whores - Okay, the title is really ironic in some ways, when compared to the beat, as the title has negative aspects, but the beat is classy! Mind you it is certainly relevant to the lyrics, because Lorisoul hates his exes. This is a song about a woman he meets, and how this relationship progresses. And when she got to know him, Lorisoul's real side; as he mentions, they didn't meet eye to eye. A very thought provoking track, stirs up a lot of memories for me.

4. Litto Elf Boy - Interlude - This is my favorite track on the EP. Yet it isn't even a song. When I first heard it I didn't know what to expect, but it is so uplifting. The beat is very playful when meshed with the keys. Then you get a bunch of guys dicking around. And my god do I love it. When I listen to this, every time I feel just enlightened, as if I have been given some great opportunity and I leave the track feeling refreshed. Then you just picture the events as they are spoken by these kids. It brings a smile to my face, because you become immersed in the track. The more listens I give it, the more you learn about the story, and what is actually happening. While the context may never be fully understood, it is certainly a joy to listen to these guys have a great time. This one is also the longest on the EP, and it provides a long break before the last track brings it all together. Listening to these guys are just hilarious I'd explain the story, but hey just listen up and have some fun to that track. It is truly delightful.

5. What The Fuck Do We Name This - A nice closing track, with more of that chill jazz-hop. They part with their final words. Listen up, smart messages given!

Tired of reading this post, start listening now! And be sure to check out the other projects on the BC page. All dope masterpieces!
http://rythmatical.bandcamp.com/album/beats-weed-coffee

I highly recommend downloading this, as it is free and too good to pass up in my eyes. It is awesome, I have had it for months, and it is too sick!

ALBUM REVIEW: Fellowship - Ascience, Aud. One, Illoquence, Rythmatical

          As I mentioned a while back, I really got into 9th Wonder, still love his stuff. So much I created another grouping on instrumentals, that was strictly from searching YouTube. Under this process, I stumbled upon some guy called "Rythmatical" and this album called "Fellowship. Well let me tell you I had no idea what I was about to get into. I eventually looked him up and discovered his Band-camp page, which I had also just discovered existed, and have since used to find other artists.
       
As for Fellowship itself:
          It is basically a beat tape made by a group of dope producers, simply beautiful music, and the instrumentals are absolutely amazing. Because it was made by them, you could really tell they put a lot of heart into the beats. Unlike alot of beat tapes you might get from famous producers, or just instrumentals, they aren't drawn from albums and then put up on YouTube. So they sound quite amazing, and there is really a nice progression throughout each beat, which really helps to keep my attention and the beats don't feel like some never ending loops. There is a good 28 tracks, 7 from each producer. Each artist kinda brings there own sound to it, to the point where you can kinda separate their tracks on the album.
          The sounds are very refined and clear, and they make beats just as good as anyone else would. You could safely say this was my first experience with the underground hip-hop scene. So I was really surprised when I found guys in their teens were producing and rapping, to some amazing level of realness that I hadn't really seen before. That is what makes these guys stand out to me, quality music on such an obscure level in the world of music. Makes me question why they aren't more famous. Regardless, the tape really has everything on it.
Included on this most amazing package:

• Unique samples that really catch you, and have a lot of soul.
• Some real jazz qualities that add a lot of class to this album, really putting it up there for me!
• As I stated, the beats really have progression and don't really bore me at all. Which included the awesome transitions, and other breaks that really made it a cool experience.
• A wide range of beats that go from:  A happy catchy tune with sick vocal samples, tracks that bring a laid back jazz feel to it (Piano pieces ahead!), others are more triumphant and sorta boast brass instruments, then you have more serious tracks with some of the most perfect sampling of speeches from various sources. 
• A great idea of what is going on in the underground. And that there is some seriously amazing stuff out there. 

So yeah check out there BandCamp pages, as well as their Facebook Pages. I am sure they would appreciate some more listeners. Also Ascience told me there will be a beat tape coming on Christmas Eve. Called City Lights, needless to say I am very excited. And of course as is typical for me, chasing the older works that everyone has already heard. Should be posting more on Fellowship and associated works.