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Mac Miller’s somber posthumous album ‘Circles’.

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The first posthumous album by the late Mac Miller hits with an ironically optimistic somber tone. Originally intended to be a companion album to his 2018 Swimming, Circles was well into the recording process when Mac Miller’s untimely death occurred. In contrast to the late XXXTENTACION’s two haphazard sketchbook-style posthumous LP’s Circles flows and feels like a complete and cohesive artistic offering. Producer Jon Brion, who was originally working on the project, completed the album based on his ‘time and conversations’ with Mac Miller. With that framework and solid foundation Circles flawlessly flows, originally the sister album to Swimming the concept was ‘Swimming in Circles’ and thatoverall tone and content seeps into Circles.

The album is ironically somber, the soundscape crafted by Jon Brion at times purposefully does not match the melancholy state of mind in Mac’s lyrics. Themes consist of overcoming obstacles, mental health, optimism, the fragility of the mind, and the finality of life. Heavy topics almost all entirely sung, only 2 tracks boasts Mac’s traditional Hip-Hop delivery. Mac Miller wrestles with himself throughout the album detailing isolation, self destructive tendencies, and depression stating ‘if only I can get out of my goddamn way’ on ‘Good News’, the lead single off the album.

However the evolution of Mac Miller comes full circle on Circles, his carnal and hedonistic traits completely faded away and whats left is a deep introspection and artistic expansion. ‘I Can See’ shows an artist too aware of life’s big questions at a time eerily close to when he would transition to the next phase of existence. The transcendent feel is felt on the entire album ‘Everybody’, a cover of a 1972 song ‘Everybody’s Gotta Live’ performed by Arthur Lee, continues Mac’s existential examination. With a career spanning almost 10 years in the public eye we aren’t sure if another album from Mac Miller will ever see the light of day, as many unreleased songs are sure in the vault, but with Circles Mac’s artistic and spiritual journey comes full circle and reaches a much deserved poetic close.

Eugenio Olivera$ releases ‘Mingo’ EP. @ninesixvi_

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Eugenio Olivera$ returns with his latest EP Mingo. With a heavy ominous trap soundscape spanning the the entire 3 track EP, Eugenio Olivera$ continues to set the stage for his unique style of Hip-Hop. ‘Lynnfield Beach Ting’ boasts an intoxicating chorus and hook that is catchy and memorable. ‘Toxicity’ follows and has Eugenio Olivera$ opening up and being introspective and honest with himself detailing a recent relationship. Though this second track is more upbeat the overall atmospheric ominous tone is still present and acts as an anchor keeping the first and final tracks floating over the ever present dark unseen sea. ‘Laugh Now, Cry Later’ concludes the EP and begins with a heavy vocal snippet from the movie ‘Juice’ with the antagonist Bishop, played by Tupac Shakur, explaining his depressive nihilistic worldview. This plays as a perfect closer bringing closure to a somber EP with melodic choruses and hypnotizing hooks displayed over instrumentals that are methodical melancholy musical maps of distant Trap territory.

Bulat releases ‘You Had Me At Hello’ single. @BulatNasibullin

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With his latest release ‘You Had Me At Hello’ Bulat, the Russian born, England raised current California based guitarist and songwriter, showcases his vast range and musical influences. Exploding with a heavy guitar riff and booming drums Bulat quickly has the listener standing at attention. A mellow left turn quickly approaches as the mood drops to a hush melancholic respite and then is suddenly spun around back toward the dramatic as the pre-chorus and chorus descend down from Rock heaven. Verses are delivered over top a somber tone and sparse military-like snare drum percussion, a stark contrast from the heavy and high energy of the chorus. Bulat further expands ‘You Had Me At Hello’ with a beautiful heavy Blues-Rock end segment that is raw climactic closure.

Big Lo ‘December 1982’ Instrumental Experience. @BigLoHipHop

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Emcee and Producer Big Lo releases his ‘instrumental experience’ December 1982. A gritty epic with eclectic samples, dusty drums, and expansive loops Big Lo creates soundscapes that instantly evoke emotion. His unique take on Boom Bap and Lofi is refreshing, making it hard to pinpoint any distinct influences. Big Lo integrates many different genres and eras into his creative process and filters them through his senses and the final product can truly be described as an ‘instrumental experience’. Trippy distortions, effects, and reverses all enhance the dusty drums and traditional crate dug loops. The listener is welcomed to listen, write rhymes to, or even dissect each track, as the entire EP boasts a uniqueness that is worthy of further exploration as well as standard listening enjoyment. As November saw the release of November 1982 we can only hope these instrumental experiences from Big Lo will continue into January and beyond!

https://biglohiphop.bandcamp.com/album/december-1982

Ethan Ross ‘When It Rains’ Official Music Video. @EthanRoss5am

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Ethan Ross concludes his eventful 2019 with the visuals for his single ‘When It Rains’. Showcasing his versatility and vulnerability over a Tom Jacob instrumental that is as melodic and catchy as Ethan’s captivating choruses. The black and white visuals are a gradient of gray, a visual representation of the lyrics further personified in the solitude of Ethan Ross as the sole alone character in the music video. With this release coming at the tail end of 2019 it is apparent that Ethan Ross continues to keep his strong ascent rising into 2020 with his nonstop grind and his relentless releases of top quality tracks.