Infinite Sounds UK: FALLING by Whirlwind D

FALLING by Whirlwind D

Review

Ever since the video for Nothing’s Better dropped, I have been eagerly awaiting this EP from Whirlwind D. In fact, the man himself kindly sent me a press release pack to download so I could do this review whilst awaiting my own copy. I send huge thanks to him for doing this.

So, without further ado let’s get right into it...

The EP is three tracks on the A Side and Instrumentals and acappellas forming the B Side.

The EP Kicks off with Minutes and Hours. Deep beats and the ticking of a clock create an ominous sound for D to tackle some of the harsh realities of live at this present moment. The Government lies and Fascism on the rise is not a pretty picture of the world outside our doors but, D captures a verbal representation of life that is the current reality.

As you are pondering the message you have just heard, another deep melodic beat hits your ears. This is Falling Down! Hear we can feel a sense of concern for the pain, challenges and insurmountable odds of those around him. If you have ever faced situations, from which you felt there was no return, you understand the deep message here. Even if you have not faced a life changing event, you will still be moved.

By now you are feeling energy of life experiences, deep understandings and you might be wondering what’s next? Nothing’s Better might well have the most eye opening message of the EP. Depression is often a hidden affliction but, is suffered by many. For someone who suffers with depression this track touched me deeper than normal. Whirlwind D, who draws on personal experience of a family member with depression, tackles this serious subject very poignantly. Jointing D on this track is Uncle Mic Nitro who brings his own carefully crafted vision of male depression to what is, in many ways, a stunning verbal picture that urges everyone to be aware of the quiet suffering of those who may be closest to them.

FALLING is dark and emotional but, finely crafted work. It takes on, in three tracks, what others take on in a whole album! This gives FALLING a powerful punch and leaves you knowing you have heard words of experience and wisdom.

What makes this EP so graphic? Is it Whirlwind D’s expert lyrical craftsmanship and flow or the added lyrical dexterity of fellow B-Line artist Uncle Mic Nitro? Here all the elements form the realness of this musical heavy weight.

Minutes and Hours features production from Crease and cuts by Sir Beans OBE to form that hypnotic, dark flow.

Falling Down see’s B-Line’s very own Specifik on production with Jabbathakut and DJ Tones on the cuts, giving us that dark twilight beat with sad lost voice floating around for company.

Nothing’s Better brings us Production by Mr Fantastic and cuts by Miracle who, together, crafts the perfect track for this important message.

Vocals were mixed and mastered at the Khameleon 107 by Bristol’s own Rola.

The dark and visually powerful artwork was provided by the talented John Dyer.