Summer Vibes EP
By
Can’t Be Copied
It is always a pleasure to have these guys submit something
to the blog and this will be the third release in a row that I have brought to
you. Initially, I was not sure what to think when Mr Roka said that this one had
a different vibe from the previous two albums that he has put out with partner
KAO$ Da Rowdy MC. However, following an initial listen, I knew that this was
one I had to really wrap my ears around.
So, grab yourself an ice-cold beverage or something similar
and join me for the Summer Vibes EP…
It all kicks off with Mr Roka on a jazzy Hip Hop vibe of
keys, alongside a solid drum beat, on Stay Fly. Here we find KAO$ taking
us back to the 90’s and giving the lowdown on Hip Hop fashion and what it was
to be Fly. It you are not familiar with the term Fly, it was all about looking
your best, with best threads and freshest trainers, sneakers or kicks. KAO$
drops a ton of names here, which will take a lot of us back in the day, and
there is not much more to say. Enjoy Life sees Mr Roka giving us a fresh
beat with jazzy keys and Sax that puts you in mind of ATCQ and the like, as you
nod ya head along. KAO$ gets busy on the track, giving us words that speak
openly on enjoying what you have in life. It might take you a while and there
will be challenges but, always do your best to enjoy every moment that you get
the chance to, as it will help uplift your life. Energy levels ramp up a bit on
Just Does, where Mr Roka gives us drums, horns and keys that he spins
into the kinda feel good vibe that is highly infectious and gets you bouncing.
KAO$ brings us wealth of lyrics that are infused with more feel-good vibes that
are aimed at lifting you up, just because it feels so good.
Like Who has Mr Roka giving us a more bassy sound
that is mixed with horns but, still keeps you moving. KAO$ brings that classic
Hip Hop braggadocio air to things as he asks who can do it like he can. Emcees
bigging themselves up has been a stapple of the Hip Hop sound for years and
goes all the way back to the early days and beyond. An emcee had to prove they
were worthy, by battling others and throwing down, showing that they had the
skills. You don’t see so much of this these days but, it still happens but,
more on the underground scene. Mr Roka continues to ramp up the bass vibes on Who
Else, where he mixes a pounding beat with an electronic bass sound, which
gets your head moving in a different way. KAOS brings us more of those
uplifting words by showing that none of us are alone in what we are going
through But, more importantly, you will never be alone once you take the stress
away, and what better way to do that than by getting down to CBC. Before you
know it, you’re already at the last track, wondering where the last quarter
hour just went? But this last track has the Vibe Coming and that sees Mr
Roka switching things to a more mellow grove. The chilled drumbeat is backed
with keys, bass and more as you get the chance to kick back while still nodding
your head along. KAO$ takes us on a reflective journey though his life, looking
back at his life and family, the kind of experiences that shape you as you walk
the path of life. It can be very therapeutic to look back as see how far you
have come, it gives you a sense of purpose and makes you proud of the person
you have become.
It really seems that CBC have this kind of Midas touch with
what they do, and the Summer Vibes EP goes along way to proving that point.
Now, it might not be full of those classic boom bap Hip Hop beats but, what it
is jammed full of is a fresher, uplifting sound that is so perfect for the
summer months and beyond, because this one will definitely help to bring light
and warmth to those dark winter days.
Mr Roka’s production brings us this lighter more uplifting
sound that mixes jazzy vibes with Hip Hop and more. It shows that he has the
talent to mix it up a bit while still keeping his sound rooted in the classic
Hip Hop sound. KAO$ Da Rowdy MC shows his prowess as an emcee as he brings us
some classic lyricism, mixing up the wordplay and giving us tracks that have a
solid entertainment level; still keeping us engaged with a mix of lived
experience and classic rap vibes that keep you rocking while still being
relatable.
This is definitely one of those releases where I don’t have
to be so in-depth because the Summer Vibes EP is there to be enjoyed and
sometimes, I can just as much by saying less. This one can be enjoyed anywhere
but, it does give you the feeling of warm summer evenings and BBQs, whether
that is sat at home, in the park or on the beach. Put the Summer Vibes EP on
and let the good times roll.
My thanks to Mr Roka and KAO$ Da Rowdy MC for giving me the
opportunity to do my stuff with this one.
The Summer Vibes EP is out now, so what you waiting for?
I’ll see ya next time,
Steve.
LINKS
The EP is available exclusively from the CBC Website:
https://cantbecopiedhiphop.com/
CBC on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cantbecopiedhiphop/
CBC YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@CANTBECOPIEDHIPHOPCOM-zs8ri/featured
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