Rising Sun EP
By
Blaktrix and
Relense
This week I welcome Cardiff’s Blaktrix back to the blog who
teams up with Brighton based producer Relense (who has also featured on the blog before) to bring us the Rising Sun EP.
The promo I received for this EP promises that it to be a
dark, reflective, and unapologetically different 3-track EP by two artists
that are clearly in the zone right now. Atmospheric, dark introspective beats
expertly crafted by Relense meet Blaktrix signature rhyme style that as he says
'lets it all out and lays the art' combine to create a 3 track EP you can
listen to as one.
With that on my mind, I’m not gonna mess about here but get
straight into it.
We kick things off with the title track Rising Sun.
Relense gives us a beat which is almost softened into the background by keys
and double bass notes, giving this one a deep vibe that you can’t help but,
subtly nod your head to. With this one, Blaktrix uses his skilful word play to
bounce us between lines that have a more political edge and those where the
vibe has a far more personal feel. There is a depth here that seems to
transport you beyond those political and personal aspects; giving you a vision
in your mind that makes you see that no matter the darkness that you see around
you, there is always a way to bring the light and raise the energies to a more
positive level.
Next up is Say My Name, where Relense brings a beat
where the drums are sparce but, still carries you along while the strings and
bass merge to create this atmospheric air that gives you a laid-back edge
bringing focus to the vocals. Blaktrix gives us words that speak on his love of
the craft and the aplomb with which he delivers every word, line and bar. This
is telling it like it is, without the braggadocio, and who are we to disagree;
at the end of the day, it’s not about the names you can drop the realness in
the words that you do say…
The EP rounds off with Soul Blade and Relense brings
a beat that raises the adrenaline levels with a heavier sound. The drums boom
and the strings and guitars produce a sound that you feel throughout your
entire body. Blaktrix goes in hard on AI and the idea that we could be living
in a simulated reality where nothing is as it appears and most of earth’s
inhabitants are asleep to what is truly happening around them but, it is
looking deep within and finding your own Soul Blade that can help you break
free of this false reality, and see the true reality in which you exist.
What is instantly apparent when listening to this is the
fact that you can really relate to everything that is said here and the deep
vibes created by each track. Be it seeking the light from the darkness and
creating your own light when you unite with another or seeing those who choose
to drop big names instead of being truthful in the words they speak or breaking
free of the false reality that is perpetrated by the media and the powers that
be.
Relense brings some flawless production that instantly
creates the perfect sound scapes for the words of Blaktrix. Each beat is
fundamentally anchored in the Hip Hop sound but, he brings an atmospheric
quality to each that allows to really immerse yourself into what you are
hearing; and this is gives and extra depth to the skilful and intricate
wordplay from Blaktrix.
Blaktrix gives these deep lyrics that seem almost too
complex at times but, are also matter of fact in the message they deliver when
you take the time to truly listen to what is being said. His voice has a
quality and depth to it that makes you feel that what he bringing is personal
view of what he sees around him, daily. But, at the same time, he could be
speaking on the experiences of one of us at the same time.
Overall, the Rising Sun EP delivers deep and
relatable content that is delivered in high quality, both musically and
lyrically. Regardless of whether you are listening to this one as the sun sets,
rises, or as the world passes you by in the car, you won’t be able to escape
the messages within, and it will be one you will come back to time and again.
Big shout also goes out to the one Rola who mixed, mastered, and engineered the whole EP.
The Rising Sun EP is out everywhere from today.
Huge thanks to Blaktrix for giving me the chance to bring
this one to you.
I’ll see ya next time.
Peace Out.
Steve.
LINKS
Blaktrix on Bandcamp:
https://blaktrix.bandcamp.com/music
More from Blaktrix Here:
Blaktrix Socials:
https://www.facebook.com/nk.blaktrix
https://www.instagram.com/blaktrix/
Relense on Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/re_lensed/
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