Tuesday 2 March 2021

Single Review: Another Planet by Cult Encounters ft A-F-R-O

 

Another Planet ft A.F.R.O.

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Cult Encounters

 


Another Planet is a single released at the end of July 2020 by Cult Encounters Co a stateside Hip-Hop Collective/Label from Michigan, was formed in 2015 by Tylr C and $adflcko. The track was produced by label mate DMTree and features the verbal dynamo that is A-F-R-O.

The first thing to note is there is no chorus on this single, it’s just straight bars from these guys. There is a distinct laid-back jazzy vibe to this track but, there is also an undertone of a spaced out feel that seems ooze into the track from some other dimension.

Each emcee handles their verse with precision. A-F-R-O, up first, displays his ability to rap to any beat, vibe or pace flipping words and similes like he’s straight off some other worldly place. The Cult Encounters follow up with two distinct verses: the first looking at the aspects of self, music and the world around us and the second focusing on the things people do just to get by. Tylr C and $adflcko show they are more than able to hold their own as they stand shoulder to shoulder with A-F-R-O and together the three craft the kind of track that is highly listenable, draws you in and ultimately makes you question which reality you are livin’ in.

What I really liked about this was the fact that it was crafted in a way that allows you to enjoy word spoken and really feel the essence of what these guys were putting across. Cult Encounters are definitely one to watch and Tylr C will be dropping his solo album Deadman Walkin on April 7th 2021 so, they have plenty going on.

Peace Out,

Steve

You can check out Another Planet and all releases from Cult Encounters Co and links on their Bandcamp Page Here:

https://cultencountersco.bandcamp.com/

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