Showing posts with label Jazz Hip Hop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jazz Hip Hop. Show all posts

Friday, 21 July 2023

Single Review: Monkeypox by Kurious and Cut Beetlez

 

Monkeypox

By

Kurious & Cut Beetlez

 


It’s always a pleasure to be asked to review a release by the Cut Beetlez, and their latest release alongside Kurious is no exception. This release is also the first release by fledgling record label Weaponize Records and comes from the forthcoming album ‘Monkeyman’.

Now if you are a regular reader to the blog, you will know that the Cut Beetlez have featured here a few times with the likes of What Beetlez? (2020), Gold Pyramids on Black Sand (2021 with Dopamine 189) and Jazz Spastiks vs Cut Beetlez (2022) and that’s just to name a few but, check the links to read those reviews too.

The legendary and elusive figure of Kurious has not yet featured here so here is just a little bit about him. Born of Cuban and Puerto Rican descent he first appeared on the album Dust To Dust by Pete Nice and DJ Richie Rich back in 1993 and was they who helped him to get his first record deal via the Bobbito and Nice’s Hoppoh imprint of Columbia Records. Kurious would them release his debut ‘Walk Like a Duck’ in 1992 and his debut album ‘A Constipated Monkey’, having then signed to Sony. He then withdrew from the scene, only making a couple of guest appearances, until he re-emerged in 1999 on the MF DOOM track ‘?’ from Operation:Doomsday. 2001 would then see him release the single ‘All Great’ and them making more guest appearances. His second album ‘II’ would be released in 2009. Kurious has been a regular contributor to KMD and MF DOOM projects over the years and has also worked with artists such as Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, MF Grimm, MC Search and Homeboy Sandman.

Let’s get into this single now…

As always Monkeypox has that experimental, funky jazz vibe that the Cut Beetlez are known for but, here the verses are all underpinned by this fusion of drums, keys, and bass, while the bridge between each verse brings in the horns and some furious cuts that spin you mind outta control. With all this in mind Kurious uses his slick and clever lyrical prowess to such good effect by delivering up-tempo flows of similes, metaphors and more, packed full of mind bending, witty lyricism that takes a few listens just to get a hold of. Now this might not be one of those tracks with hard-hitting story to get your mind working but, it is one of those tracks with the sort of lyrics and sound that just has a feel-good, get ya body moving, infectious vibe that gives you the sort of grin you just can’t hide. This is such a perfect slice of Jazz Hop fusion goodness that is perfect for keeping those summer parties rocking to the early hours.

The single also comes with a Monkeypox remix and I would love to say that the remix changes the whole vibe of the track while taking nothing away from the lyrics of Kurious, and maybe it does? But I can’t tell you that because that’s a secret right now, unless you we’re lucky enough to pre-order the single and you will already know how dope it is. Just another reason to grab a copy now before they are all gone…


 

I can see why this is the first single off the album, because if this is just a taster of what is to come on the album then, damn, Monkeyman is gonna be right up there as one of the standout albums of the year. What I really like about this is that you have one of Hip Hop’s enigmatic figures, in Kurious, teaming with one of Hip Hop’s most exciting DJ/producer duo’s, to show that not only is Hip Hop far from dead and buried but, with sounds like this coming from the underground scene, Hip Hop is building back to be a force to be reckoned with once again.

The Cut Beetlez keep pushing the boundaries of Hip Hop and Jazz fusion and here it just works so well with the lyrics Kurious delivers. The sound really creates this instant strong anticipation to see what the Monkyman LP will bring. This really does feel like on of those made in heaven Hip Hop collaborations.

That universal Hip Hop feel is here too; where Hip Hop shows how to unite us all, with Kurious from New York, USA and the Cut Beetlez from Finland, it shows that Hip Hop, and perhaps music in general, has the power to unite everyone the world over, you just have to be open to that notion and once you are, you can see the true power of the music we all enjoy so much.



The Monkeypox single is out now on Weaponize Records with a strictly limited run of fresh green 7” vinyl with cover artwork by the Cut Beetlez very own HP Lovescratch.

My huge thanks to DJ J-Man of the Cut Beetlez for sending this one my way.

On That Note,

See ya next time.

Steve.


LINKS

Get the single from Weaponize Records Bandcamp Here:

https://weaponizerecords.bandcamp.com/album/monkeypox

Kurious Links:

https://www.instagram.com/kurious97beast/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2eDE3plOEiudDd9q1Ev3IQ

https://www.youtube.com/user/KuriousJorgeTV

Cut Beetlez Links:

https://www.instagram.com/cutbeetlez/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/75uudNEPFGwcf2Q2Xe9ffH

https://www.youtube.com/@cutbeetlez/videos

Weaponize Records Links:

https://www.instagram.com/weaponize_records/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHK1NQ-JKdmyeOMj11gdhw


VIDEOS

Monkeypox Official Video



 

 

 

 

Friday, 13 May 2022

Album Review: Jazz Spastiks Vs Cut Beetlez

 

Jazz Spastiks VS Cut Beetlez



Right now, in this very moment, when you think of jazz and Hip Hop fusion sounds, two names come immediately to mind, the Jazz Spastiks (Edinburgh,UK) and the Cut Beetlez (Finland).

Both are beat makers, DJs and producers who bring their own twist to mixing up classic boom bap Hip Hop with Jazzy vibes. Both are also duos with the Jazz Spastiks consisting of Coconut Delight and Mr Manyana, while the Cut Beetlez are DJ J-Man and HP Lovescratch. There is no doubt that they both have their own distinctive sound which they use to great effect on instrumental cuts as well as those featuring a whole host of guest artists from the golden era of Hip Hop right up to some up and coming artists hungry to show their pedigree.

Jazz Spastiks VS Cut Beetlez is the third release from Worthing UK based Hip Hop label Deuce Deuce, who are one of the premier up and coming labels in the UK. Only available on Vinyl and digital this release is obviously one that is made for vinyl as it consists of two sides, with the A Side coming from the Jazz Spastiks and the B Side from the Cut Beetlez, each duo dropping seven tracks showcasing their own brand of experimental, instrumental, jazzy Hip Hop niceness.

So, let me get into this and break it down for you…

The Jazz Spastiks kick of Side A with The Doctor,  a proper feel-good mix with the jazzy sounds of horns, keys mixed in with a nice funky drumbeat, cuts and some samples that describe a trip to go see the doctor. There are not many of us who like a trip to the doctor but, if every trip to your doc was this good, who’d want to leave? After, regrettably leaving the doctors office we move on to Anka Banka where the listener is treated to a head nod beat that overlays this jazzy sound scape of cymbals, keys, bells, and bass which allows your mind to wander as you listen. I checked a few means of the title and ones which stuck with me were Merciful (Anka) Brave (Banka), this idea of being compassionate, whilst still being strong stuck with me as I listened as it fit with the two parts of the music. From that laid-back thoughtful moment, it’s time to switch it up a notch with Usin’ and Confusin’, an almost cut n paste style sound with some classic samples, a solid boom bap beat and razor-sharp cuts, all of which is backed up by some chilled organ vibes. This one really speaks on the basics of what the Jazz Spastiks do, in taking the beats and sounds then working their magic to produce something brand new. From getting that basic idea of what the Jazz Spastiks do, we are then treated to a basic explanation of what jazz music is, the Master Fundamentals if you will, all courtesy of a sampled vocal. The track is relaxed mix of cymbals, drums and electric organ notes which is enough to carry you along while focusing on the words.

Static, drums, electronic sounds, and organ notes merge to bring a chilled-out vibe of The Boss. This track brings the atmosphere of listening to old vinyl records to the digital age, even if you’re listening to this on digital. It still keeps you moving your head too, so no matter the mood this has the flow. The now switches once more as cymbals, keys, electronic sounds, and a heavy drumbeat create a more spaced-out vibe. This is perfect for the Spirit Molecule as you feel you are transcending the current dimension and moving to a place where the normal laws of physics don’t apply. Moving to the final piece on this side we are treated to a slick vibe of drums, horns bass and organ notes. There is a sampled conversation taking place and the sounds of the city, making you feel like you are sitting in a booth in a jazz cafĂ© where people are musing over The Good Life and the complexities that come with it, albeit on a deep existential level…

Flipping to Side B, it now the turn of the Cut Beetlez who open up with their Intro, which is an up-tempo piece of drums, horns, organ notes which switches mid-way through, and we lose the jazz and hear a slightly down-tempo voice who directs his request to the Cut Beetlez for some more boom bap for the Hip Hop headz, you know that sound they are known for…

Horns and drums bring us into Ready For Battle but, those horns and drums are closely followed by sampled vocals and frantic cuts and more classic samples with a sound that is almost like using the cross fader between turntables, giving you the feeling these guys are ready for anything. More percussion, and organ notes seem to switch the tempo up a notch or two giving a sound that tweaks your nerves. Some slick cuts give your nerves a break on a couple of occasions making you wonder just what’s coming next as you say Gimme A Break. That break is about to come with some laid-back double bass and classic Hip Hop samples But, soon some organ notes come in bouncing of our nerves once more as the Cut Beetlez seem to invite us into Channeling this experimental vibe into our minds and opening up a new understanding of music. Laid-back horns lead us into You Need To Quit, before sparse drums and cut up samples allow us to relax for a minute and just simply enjoy the sounds of horns and keys alongside those chilled drums.

Straight Up Dope Boom Bap does exactly what is says as some slick turntableism, classic samples and dope cuts serve as the backdrop while a heavy boom bap beat and some jazzy horns slip in to carry us along as we can’t help but, nod our heads to this as it embodies what we all love about Hip Hop. The final track on this side is Last Jazztics, the drums pound, the horns blow and the keys sound out, all this as cuts slice through your awareness and you detect more than little turntable trickery along the way as this one just eases us out of the album in style, Cut Beetlez style that is…

 

After all that what can you truly say in order to sum this one up…

I don’t, for one minute, say that I know much about the many types of jazz sound there are, as I am sure there are many and the roots of these go back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when jazz grew out of the influences of ragtime, blues, gospel, and military big band music. There has been a huge jazz influence within Hip Hop over the years with the likes  Gang Starr, Digable Planets, A Tribe Called Quest and the Roots, to name just a few. The Jazz Spastiks and Cut Beetlez have brought a new spotlight back to the jazz influence within Hip Hop.

I found that on Jazz Spastiks VS Cut Beetlez there were two kinda vibes going on. The Jazz Spastiks showed a great balance with a more classic Hip Hop musical approach to there offerings, creating flowing tracks that often allowed you to read more into the music that was first apparent. The Cut Beetlez however, showed a more experimental approach creating a sound that showed what can be achieved when you think a little bit outside the box when fusing two genres of music and without that experimental aspect, things would never move forward.

For me this was far less of a versus battle situation and more of a stage for each to simply showcase their sounds and what they are capable of producing, when given the space to do so. The only winner here is the listener who gets treated to some of the most exciting Hip Hop/Jazz fusion music out there and from two of the most exciting Hip Hop beat maker/production/DJ duos out there right now.

I have rated both the Jazz Spastiks and Cut Beetlez for some time now. The Cut Beetles have featured in my reviews on several occasions but, not so with the Jazz Spastiks. So, it is a pleasure to be able to review such an outstanding release by both and huge respect to Deuce Deuce for putting this one out.

I just want to finish by saying a huge thank you to DJ J-Man from the Cut Beetles for sending this one my way.

This is definitely one to have in your collection, especially if there are some vinyl copies still out there.

Links to get the album are below and don't forget to follow Jazz Spastiks, Cut Beetlez and Deuce Deuce Records on all the usual social media.

On that note, it’s time for me to Be Bop outta here,

See ya,

Steve


LINKS

Get your copy from Deuce Deuce Records on Bandcamp:

https://deucedeucerecords.bandcamp.com/merch

Jazz Spastiks on Bandcamp:

https://jazzspastiks.bandcamp.com/

Cut Beetlez on Bandcamp:

https://cutbeetlez.bandcamp.com/

Sunday, 24 April 2022

Single Review: AE046 - Rhymes Be Bomb! by J & MO'

 

A: Rhymes Be Bomb! (feat. Emcee G Roc Gayle)

B: Pelottaa (feat. HP Lovescratch)

By

J & MO’


 

Rhymes Be Bomb! Is the first release in 2022 from AE Productions and sees the debut 7” release from the Finnish production duo of J & Mo’ aka DJ J-Man (Cut Beetlez) and DJ Mo’ Money as they work towards dropping a full-length album, J & MO’, later in the year.

So, prepare yourselves and take cover because we got incoming…

Side A is the title track Rhymes Be Bomb! Which is taken from the forthcoming album and features vocals from Canadian Emcee G Roc Gayle (The Vibe Drops). Here J & Mo’ bring an upbeat jazzy fusion of horns, keys, guitar, drums, and cuts. The vibe is so infectious and uplifting that it raises you up regardless of your mood. Emcee G Roc Gayle skilfully drops the kinda bars that do exactly what the title suggests, dropping rhyme bombs for your ears, not only that. He does it in such a way as to still be radio friendly at the same time so, there is no place to hide from the onslaught.

Just as you are cautiously raising your head up to see if all is clear, you flip to side B where J & Mo’ unleash Pelottaa, a non-album track that only get with this release. An instrumental jazz funk mix, which includes a few classic samples, has the duo creating a mood that constantly switches around to keep you constantly guessing at what is coming, add to that a feature from HP Lovescratch (Cut Beetlez) with some classic human beatbox and this one might just tug at your awareness enough to bring something deeper to that second-guessing. The fact that Pelottaa is the Finnish word for ‘frightened’ makes you suddenly realise that these guys may just have produced a piece of music that fits perfectly with that emotion, albeit in a Hip Hop sense…

 


Rhymes Be Bomb! Is cracking debut from J & Mo’ and one which undoubtedly puts them on everyone’s radar and sets the perfect amount of anticipation for the upcoming album.

There are two different sounds here, both rooted in that Hip Hop Jazz fusion style but, both creating two different moods and vibes. What is also great to hear on this release is that the embodiment of true Hip Hop music shines through with energetic Hip Hop beats, plenty of cuts and scratches and rare appearance of the Human Beatbox, something that we are sadly hear a lot less of. As modern technology takes over and people can create beats on there phones, the human beatbox is becoming something that people are just not taking up but, here HP Lovescratch shows that it is still alive, and I can only hope this is a catalyst for others to have a go and bring it back…

The appearance of Emcee G Roc Gayle also brings another depth to the title track as he shows that you can still drop heavy lyrical content and still keep it radio playable. His vocals also bring a freshness that fits perfectly to the vibe of the release.

The Sleeve design comes from longtime AE Collaborator Mr Krum who replicates the metaphor used in the title track by replacing bombs with mics in artwork that mirrors a vintage board game to great effect.

This one has been out a few weeks now and if you have not heard it yet, then you need to check this one as soon as, it’s the shape of things to come from the Finnish duo and shows just how global the Hip Hop culture is and full of positive vibes for all.

As always, my thanks to Mr Fantastic over at AE Productions for sending this one.

On that explosive note,

I’m out,

Steve


LINKS

Buy the 7" from the AE Productions online shop:

https://www.ae-productions.co.uk/shop

Get your copy from AE Productions on Bandcamp:

https://aeproductions.bandcamp.com/album/rhymes-be-bomb


Thursday, 26 August 2021

EP Review: Chalk Alley by Briti$h

 

Chalk Alley

By

Briti$h


 

Following on from the release of his debut EP ‘Stuck In A Bunker’, Ipswich MC Briti$h is back with a brand new release, the Chalk Alley EP.

The Chalk Alley EP is billed as a concept EP looking at the contrast of daytime and night-time life in the back alleys. With a diverse range of beats this one is sure to demonstrate the lyrical abilities of Briti$h. The EP features appearances from Sloth of Indigo Frequency and Kyle Parrish (KP) while production comes from label mate Bunker Beats among others.

So, join me as we take a walk-through Chalk Alley with our guide Briti$h…

We first step foot in Chalk Alley under the light of day and to a jazzy vibe created by the laid-back beat and a mix of keyboards and horns. Here Briti$h gives us a little introduction to where we are, while letting us know just what to expect as we experience the goings-on in both the day and night. The further we venture into the alley; the mood shifts to a mix of sharp drums and nerve tingling electronic organ notes. This darkens our vison allowing it to take on an almost post-apocalyptic feeling. This hard-hitting vibe is apt as it reflects the current state of reality and the fact that you gotta stay Woke to all the lies and false truths. Our minds are under constant pressure of fear-based media that it clouds our thoughts but, don’t close your eyes to this or get lost in a smog that hides the truth.

As the skies darken over the alley a new reality begins to emerge. A grime infused beat and a mix of twisted banjo and tambourine notes carry us to the Red Hammock. This is a place where a new smoke haze feels the air, a place where realities are less defined and where the questioning of the state of society and what is happening around us floats around in hazy clouds of coloured smoke drifting from one mind to the next. Our trip continues but, now in more ways than one, as the smoky haze accompanies us as does a boombap beat and some etheric sonic sounds. Sloth joins Briti$h at this point and it’s time to Watch Out as they treat us to a straight up bars’ session of lyrical freedom. It’s all about saying what you want, how you want, mixing it up with the music and the smoke to take us of to another dimension. It’s been some night in the alley and as the faintest hint of light begins to colour the sky once more Briti$h takes us to meet KP and together they take us through a wealth of different strains, each one blended to help us to Elevate our minds to different places as we relax in what comes, drifting off…

With the sun now high in the sky above Chalk Alley an upbeat piano driven boombap vibe fills the air. With everything we have experienced in the alley it’s time to bring our thoughts back to Who we are and finding your life’s purpose, once you know what that purpose is then you have to pursue that dream with all your heart and make it yours. We end this trip with a mix of keyboards over a grime beat. Keeping our energy up Briti$h gives us something to take away from our trip to the alley. He drops his Thoughts on a whole host of different things, musing on life, the current state of reality and what we do or don’t do as a species in respecting the place we live.

 


So, we have accompanied Briti$h down Chalk Alley through the day and the night, the good and the bad and at times, with some help, and in an envelope of purple smoke we have drifted beyond the material confines of the alley in new realities. We have learnt that Chalk Alley is place you may, or may not want to frequent but, it is well worth checking it out for yourself.

The EP is a highly enjoyable listen and the differing vibes from Hip Hop to grime show just how far Briti$h can stretch his style and he does so with aplomb. The production and lyrical content fits perfectly together creating vibrant visions for the listener to immerse themselves in. Those visions work so well as they twist reality with some smoked filled dreamscapes and on to more thoughtful spaces for you to create your own.

Everything here balances very well and the narrative flows so well reflecting what could easily be 24 hours in the life of a location that could be based almost anywhere in the world today, depending on where you are listening to this.

Once more we find a talented MC emerging from the UK. One who is not afraid take what he does and push himself mixing up his wordplay and style to bring us some top-notch underground rap. What more do I need to say…?

Chalk Alley is released through DJGT entertainment and is available on Vinyl, CD and also digitally on all major platforms on 26th August.

I’m off for a lie down,

Peace,

Steve


LINKS

Get Chalk Alley from Bandcamp Here:

https://djgtentertainment.bandcamp.com/album/briti-h-chalk-alley

Get Chalk Alley and more from the DJGT Entertainment Webshop:

https://djgtentertainment.co.uk/shop

DJGT Entertainment on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC83e357s0v31_ZVbQUlamcw


VIDEOS

Chalk Alley



Saturday, 1 May 2021

Album Review: Gold Pyramids On Black Sand by Cut Beetlez & Dopamine 189

 

Gold Pyramids On Black Sand

By

Cut Beetlez & Dopamine 189

 


Last year was a hot year for the duo from Finland, Cut Beetlez, who dropped a number of releases of which I reviewed a fair few including the CBNG LP with the Nice Guys, The Overflow single series Parts One TwoThree and of course the stunning What Beetlez LP. Finally, they are back for 2021, firstly with the single AMIRRORCA along side PhillGoodX7 and now with this new album.

If you have read my reviews and caught any of these fine releases, then you will know that HP Lovescratch & DJ J-Man are always upping their game and experimenting with new ways and sounds to take Hip Hop and Turntablism to new levels and dimensions.

Following their collaborations with the likes of Nice Guys and A-F-R-O etc, this time they hook up with Berkley California Emcee Dopamine 189, a beat maker, producer, and emcee, he also part of the KTD Crew, FSC Crew and Berkley CA All Stars  to bring you another banger.

Alongside Dopamine 189 there are also a host of other talented artists including emcees One Feather, Nac One and Matrix P, also featured is singer Etni Kahn and saxophonist Tuomas Sipponen, all bringing their own special vibes to bear on the project.

The release is all polished off by some striking artwork from Noom and design by the gifted Mr Krum. So, this is one of those releases you can’t pin any expectations on as it’s the Cut Beetlez. All we know is it will be a treat for the ears.

So, let’s get into it…

The album hits from the get-go with a short jazz infused Intro in which Dopamine 189 drops a little bit about himself and what his impressions of the Cut Beetlez were. The vibe of the track with its dash of cuts thrown in, really sets the tone of the album and the vision reflected by the cover artwork. From there we are treated to a mind-bending mix of Organ notes, cuts, claps, bells, and Bass which creates this almost Hip-Hop vision quest vibe for Sun Surfer. Dopamine 189 and One feather bring a lot of thought-provoking visions to bear on this track and detail the value of healing the mind. Alongside this the values and teachings of indigenous cultures shines through as the importance of living in harmony with the land is impressed on us. From loving yourself and loving the land the Beetlez and Dopamine 189 bring a different love to the forefront on Blue Lotus. Here the focus is a celebration of that special woman in your life and the background is a deep jazz vibe of guitar, piano, and the Sax of Tuomas Sipponen with a sprinkling of cuts which creates the perfect mood.

From the deep experience of love, we move into another deep experience as a multi-layered sound scape of Electronic notes, cymbals, guitar, and cuts has us transported to another musical dimension which is the perfect backdrop for Dopamine 189 to take us on a ride around the pyramids and ancient cultures then back to his music and the vibe of live shows. You can almost picture 189 stood atop the great pyramid of Giza flanked by the Cut Beetlez on top of the other two pyramids and all under a Grenadine Sky. The Beetlez create another musical sound scape to test the mind as they bring in Bass, Horns, Drums, and synths to create a laid-back soulful funk vibe that switches pace between verses to a jazz fusion instrumental. Meanwhile 189 is joined by Matrix P to speak on those who have walked before us and passed on, thus creating this thoughtful space that has you casting your mind to the universal lake of memory and all the while, above fly Neon Kites.

A short Skit takes us into the second half of the album on jazz tip with Dopamine 189 briefly explaining why he is rocking with the Beetlez. Organ vibes, Cuts, Bass, Horns, and drums initially hit you with something akin to a Hip-Hop big band feel before dropping you to the relative sparce ambiance of back street jazz club. While all this is going on Dopamine 189 and One Feather breakdown what it is to get deep into your music creativity, Life and Conscious Evolution and pay attention as you might need Clairvoyance to understand this one. There is no time for your mind to settle before a mix of organ notes, Horns, electronic vibes, and cuts spears your consciousness. 189 and Nac One jump in to spin a web of deadly but, precious vocals that has you questioning, who is the more deadly here? The 14K Tarantulas or the Emcees?

Bringing us down a bit is the more soulful organ and drum vibes that are interwoven with some vocal notes and cuts. Dopamine 189 speaks on that special kind of relationship between two people who have a deep bond and together engage in Stereo Romance. The final track of the album is a deep soulful blend of drums, organ notes, cuts, and the vocals of Etni Kahn. As the vibes have you floating in space Dopamine 189 gets deep into merging life and loves with the physical embodiment of earthly minerals, something that gives reality to our emotions and feelings.

 


Gold Pyramids On Black Sand is a challenging, for some reason I don’t want to say experimental, Hip-Hop success. There are huge multi-layered soundscapes here that merge perfectly with the emcee’s vocal talents. The whole project ebbs and flows precisely from start to finish, perfectly blending pace and musical styles to create something that, at times, is like some kind of Hip-Hop meditative experience. But not only does it flow and blend so well but, it challenges your mind and sense of reality to the point that you are not aware that you have only spent a little under 23 minutes in the company of the Cut Beetles and Dopamine 189. It is like you have just experienced the Hip-Hop musical equivalent of a Dali painting…

It is truly something to pack so much musical innovation and knowledge into such a timeframe it feels like it is a much longer listening experience. The fusion of street knowledge and some more esoteric with the indigenous culture connection and that sense of self perfectly bends stretches and moulds your sense of reality as you listen and immerse yourself into the experience.

The Cut Beetles are successful in again stretching their creative limits and bringing you a sound that is both undoubtedly theirs but, at the same time fresh and unique and teaming with Dopamine 189 it keeps it Hip-Hop but with an open mind. 189 brings that street element of Hip-Hop but tinged with a deeper understanding of subjects that extend beyond the box which is perfect for the vibe the Cut Beetles bring with their constant tweaking of the boundaries of Hip-Hop Music.

This is Hip-Hop for a new reality. Where listening with an open mind has you with one foot in boom bap street and the other in a portal to a reality where Hip-Hop stretches the boundaries of all you know and love…

You to can experience Gold Pyramids On Black Sand from today…

Huge thanks to the Cut Beetlez for sending this over to me.

On that note,

I’m not sure if I’m outta here or not…

Steve


LINKS

All the links for Gold Pyramids on Black Sand can be found Here:

https://linktr.ee/cutbeetlez