READY FOR THE SHOW
05:21
Debut Single Review
In 2017 I was lucky enough to be invited, by Blade himself,
to see him Support Kool G Rap. During his set he brought T1 Vega on stage to
drop a track for the crowd. This was my first introduction to one half of what
would become 05:21 and it was an impressive introduction for someone only just
starting out and although his style was more on the Grime side of rap, we were
all impressed by the quality of his rap style and flow.
Fast forward a bit and Blade asked me to check out a few
snippets of tracks by a new group, 05:21 (Five Twenty One) the duo of Koba Kane
and T1 Vega. Although their style was not my usual vibe, It was obvious these
guys were skilled and had a range of styles that have the potential to take
them a long way.
So, fast forward to earlier this year and 05:21 are getting
ready to drop some serious shit. With YouTube only video’s being released and a
mixtape titled “Student versus Teacher – Lyrical Kung-Fu Training Volume 1”,
the next step was to release a debut single to the world. That single is ‘Ready
for the Show’.
Ready for the Show
is produced by Koba Kane and also features vocals from S. J. Martin alongside
Koba Kane and T1 Vega. Koba's production is heavy But, keeping it on a level that has that mass appeal with it's grime/trap kinda feel. It is the perfect platform for Koba and T1 to trade verses back and forth with
skill and lyrical dexterity of seasoned veterans of the game. This track is a
statement of intent to everyone out there. These guys are serious about their music,
their direction and giving their listeners a complete package both musically
and visually (Don’t forget to peep the video for this one when it drops).
A debut release has to be something that will leave the
listener with a desire to buy the track and also wait, in anticipation, for the
next release. This track does exactly what it needs to do. Not only that but,
it will undoubtedly appeal to a wide range of people. The masses out there will
love it as this the kinda vibe which is very big right now and getting huge
radio play but, this is also gonna be big with those who have love and respect
for the underground vibe in Rap, regardless of the genre.
There is no doubt in my mind that 05:21 will be huge in this
country, if not the world, and Ready for the show is a stunning Debut release
that will have people bouncing along on dance floors and in their cars for a
long time.
(Credit to John Dyer for this awesome artwork)
05:21 definitely have the world at their feet and this comes
entirely from their own prowess, Lyrical skills and the diverse range of styles
they can apply themselves to. For me this versatility is what will set them
apart from and give them the edge over, many of the artists out there at the
moment.
It is also a huge plus that they are managed UK Hip Hop legend,
Blade. With his insights behind the scenes, 05:21 have a valuable asset when it
comes to how they approach the music scene and this can only serve them well. This
is shown perfectly in the huge promotional drive that has surrounded this
release on the streets and social media.
The official video for the single goes live tomorrow, 30th
September, with the full digital release following shortly after. So, keep watch on the website and Social Media links (See Below) for more details.
So, if you think you are ready for the show, go download the mixtape and get hooked up on social media
for more 05:21. Because then and only then will you be Ready for the Show.
Till next time,
I’m outta here,
Steve
The awesome new 05:21 artwork, above, was provided by John Dyer. Check out his website below:
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