“The flow’s verses here comes at you like spoken word poetry. Well-written, the chorus delivers a truth most of us know all too well. This track is gritty with the reality of life.”
“A fun summer vibe carries this beat and the single has an undeniable energy in both the lyrics, and the pair of performances.
Entertaining and truthful, the story of this song is one we can all get behind.”
“This is a banger from the production to the mix to the actual artist. Nice.”
“The video really helps bring the song out. Gives a Joyner Lucas type vibe. ”
“Written as a tribute to Mac Miller, Nipsy and all the others gone far too soon, this tracks delivers solid lyrics and an apt flow for a memoriam. Listen up and cherish the voices that have paved the way.”
“This track is meant to make you uncomfortable, because sometimes, that is the only way to shake up the neurons and make you think. The lyrics and video imagery do exactly that, but when you declare something meaningful, in a passionate way it rarely makes others comfortable and through that discomfort new ideas and thoughts are born.
That said, this track delivers emotions, entertainment and a punch to the gut that leaves you engrossed. ”
“From the first beat, you know this track is bringing something special to the table. Two separate flows, each speaking their own truth in no nonsense way, deliver what feels like a Hip-Hop sermon.”
“Telling a story without words is no easy task ,and yet, ShadowHood has accomplished exactly that with this piece.
The clarinet drives the narrative, but the downplayed beat is sneaky in the way it lurks behind the scenes pushing and prodding until it needs to burst forth. ”
“Tossing out a chill, relaxed flow, JO24 drops these lyrics today that are words of importance. If you don’t take the time to ‘Learn Today,’ the lessons will come at your hard and fast somewhere down the road.
The video starts a bit slow, but overall the visuals and vibe of the imagery is a good fit for the track.”
“Flow’etic drops a nice flow here that delivers a well-written set of conscious lyrics. When you have something genuine to say, there is no need for unnecessary smoke and mirrors in the production, and this is a single that proves that. Give it a listen.”
“Chill and chilling. That’s how I’d describe ‘Pavement.’ The flow is tranquil and calm, yet the lyrics are dirt and grit. There is nothing fancy going on here, but there doesn’t need to be. True, honest emotion, delivered with authenticity.”
“A snaking melody and a steady beat frame a flow with some true vocal hook to it.
Hard not to sing along with this banger.”
“I like this one for the truths it drops. Basically calling out people for a variety of bullshit, this is a track that reminds us all, not to take everything so serious.
With a steady beat and a vocals that stay within themselves, this song relies on simplicity to deliver the goods.”
“Like the flow and vibe of the song. Also like how the artist goes back and forth between singing and rapping effortlessly. ”
Rating: 3.5
“ Smooth vibes. Very relaxing and I could see it being used as a show intro or outro. Very dope. ”
Vinyard Lane by Botanik, released 20 August 2019
“Nice and easy, this is a flow that you fall into with no effort. Like a conversation with a friend. Which is contrast to the lyrical content which focus on being misunderstood. This contrast is a great metaphor for how we often feel alone even when surrounded by others, because it is rare for people to understand how you are truly feeling on the inside.”
“A steady pace, delivered on the slower side was the perfect choice to unleash this set of lyrics about being on the ‘Run.’ The irony compliments the words on one level, but also helps emphasizes the subtle point that sometimes running becomes a lifelong thing you can’t quite escape.”
“I was pulled in by the straight forward, honest feel to these lyrics. I also appreciated the rawness of single and the fact the production did not opt for autotune embellishments and other tricks, but got out of the way and let the emotions shine through.”
“An intriguing array of voices and a simple but infectious melody hooked me here, before I fully understood the concept of the lyrics. But hey, who hasn’t wanted to see the one they just broke up with carted off to jail, so that side of this track is pretty dope as well.
It is not easy to drop a pop song these days that truly feels unique, but this one hit me that way. There are so many different musical influences at work here that it is a tough single to truly categorize, but the commercial appeal is obvious. Through multiple listens my interest never waned.”
“Sometimes you just gotta say it straight and direct. Poloneius Pluck is the ‘Bossman’ here as he deliver his truth, his confidence, and his mantra for the world. The reggae vibe gives a good contrast and takes this one to another level.”