Perhaps more so than any other independent community, the hip hop and rap scene is remarkably inundated with content. Unfortunately, most of that content isn’t anything to write home about. It’s a genre that’s very easily botched with Garageband presets, poor delivery, and shoddy production. Thus, I’m always a bit apprehensive when tackling an indie hip hop artist’s record. Fortunately, ‘EDDE6D’ seems to navigate away from those cliches quite well in his new single, ‘BLUNTED.’
Right off the bat, ‘BLUNTED’ is much more solid in the production department than its competition in the indie scene. The actual instrumentation is sparse, highlighting EDDE6D with brief beats and sly synthesizers. Along with some subtle vocal backing, EDDE6D has created a really likable atmosphere for ‘BLUNTED’ It’s welcoming, intelligently designed, and works with his style.
Thus, in the context of indie music, and more specifically, the hip hop scene, ‘BLUNTED’ is a dramatic success. I ended up spinning the tune half a dozen times through because it’s borderline infectious.
By Heather M.
Fashion Designer, Blogger and Album Reviewer for EV
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