Infinite Sounds UK: EP Review - The Connected EP by ES and Pandamonium

The Connected EP

Es and Pandamonium

EP Review

The Connected EP is a collaboration from UK DJ, Producer, and sometime vocalist, Pandamonium and Ontario emcee Es. I previously dropped a review by both these guys when Pandamonium dropped the fantastic summer banger ‘That Feel Good’ which featured a verse from Es.

Now, love it or hate it, Social Media has it’s plus sides and it was a post in a Hip Hop group that would see these two connect through that love of the true school, boombap, hip hop vibe. Now if you are one of those who has heard any previous releases by these guys and have maybe heard ‘That Feel Good’ you will be eagerly awaiting something new.

Making this connection from one side of the pond to the other is something that Hip Hop or even music in general plays a big part in. Especially in times where we are seemingly required to stay apart. So, connecting through the energy of music is so important.

So, let’s make that connection with Es and Pandamonium and see what their connection takes us:

Taking you into this EP is the Connected Intro, a laid back chilled out vibe which takes the form of a voice mail between Es and Pandamonium and has Es relating the story of how the guys got together. It’s cool to have that back story to get that feel for exactly how the connection was made. It just gives it that personal touch. It’s Coming, It’s Here drops and has that trademark Pandamonium Jazzy feel good funk vibe on that upbeat hip-hop vibe with a suitable dusting of turntable trickery. Es demonstrates his lyrical skills as he takes us through life, hip hop and connecting with Pandamonium. Keeping it jazzy with a sweet glockenspiel vibe running through it Up On It has Es using some deft wordplay to takes us on a journey through what it is to have music in challenging times, the importance of remaining creative and how it feels to be an artist and to see the people enjoying your music.

Up next, we have Vision (Remix) which also features Solar-C. This track is all about remaining on track and focused on the outcome that might be as a hip-hop artist or just life in general. The path we walk has many hurdles but, as long as you keep you focus, anything is achievable. Pandamonium’s production takes the hip hop jazz funk fusion, dope cuts and creates a chilled platform for ES and Solar-C to help you create your own vision. Some jazzy keys herald the arrival of I Can’t Lose. Taking it upbeat with a light-hearted head nod beat Pandamonium and ES take a look at the current global situation and the challenges of doing what it takes to carry on regardless of the situations and hurdles that life puts in your way. Interestingly, the last track of the EP was the first one the guys recorded. Connect and Create really encapsulates the whole vibe of what the EP is all about from the heavy head nod beat to the audible picture painted by ES. This is just that real hip-hop vibe through and through and you can’t help but bounce to this.

What can I say about this one? The whole vibe about people with like minds connecting and coming together is what this world needs, especially in these crazy times we are living in right now. Hip Hop has always been a source of unity not just locally but, in that it crosses borders, seas and divides of all kinds. The way musicians can unite to create the kind of entertainment that excites, uplifts and unites people across the world is inspirational, and that vibe is what feels to be the essence of what The Connected EP is all about and the liner notes from ES really add that extra dimension and insight.

The connection that ES and Pandamonium have made has created something that can only be the start of something bigger and better. Recently we have seen the release of powerful releases that are opening our eyes and minds to powerful subjects like racism, paedophilia, government lies, mental health and more but, just as powerful is the ability of music to uplift and make you feel good. The Connected EP is one of those releases that has feel good written all over it and at its root. From this you could build on that essential component, unity.

The Connected EP, for me, is not just Hip Hop on a conscious vibe, It is Hip Hop on an uplifting unity vibe that holds its hand out to the world and invites you to take that hand and become one people we truly are.

As a bonus the CD and Digital (Bandcamp only) copies of the EP also feature the instrumental versions of the tracks. The vinyl version comes with four carefully selected instrumentals, what more could you ask for... Well, if you head over to the Bandcamp link below and pre-order you get one track now plus a promo minimix of the EP to set it up perfectly.

The Connected EP drops on 22^nd September with limited CD and Vinyl runs. Pre-orders are available now so, don’t sleep on this one and if you are Up On It enough, perhaps the guys might do something else for our listening pleasure…

So, Peace, I’m Out,

Steve

LINKS

Get the EP HERE: https://esxpanda.bandcamp.com/

Stream Links: http://smarturl.it/theconnectedep

Pandamonium Bandcamp: http://djpandamonium.bandcamp.com/

ES Bandcamp: http://esmuzik.bandcamp.com/

Remember to connect with the guys through Social Media:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HGmonsterEs

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HGmonsterEs

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HGmonsterEs

YouTube: http://youtube.com/esmuzik76