Inspired Flight Return With “How Quickly Forgotten” Single
After a ten-year hiatus, Theory and OpenOptics of Inspired Flight return with new music. “How Quickly Forgotten” featuring Gift of Gab (Blackalicious) is the third single release from their second ‘Inspired Flight’ album.
Audiences will become mesmerized by the introduction of soulful soundscapes with striking melodies and head-nodding bass to follow.
Sharp piano keys accentuate the atmospheric vibe while theatrical drums drive the record and emotive performance.
Smooth, yet slightly somber vocals sway back and forth to tell a tale of loss. A relatable feeling when people and things of importance become forgotten in the world and in life is unsettling. Stream “How Quickly Forgotten” and connect with Inspired Flight below.
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Navy Blue Unleashes Personal Major Label Debut “Ways of Knowing” Produced by Budgie (Album Review)
Navy Blue is a 26 year old skateboarder, MC, producer, songwriter, visual artist & model from Brooklyn, New York who came up in 2015 off his debut EP According to the Waterbearer. He has since continued to turn heads in the underground scene by dropping 9 more EPs & 6 full-lengths before signing to Def Jam Recordings about a month ago. With that in mind, it was only a matter of time until he dropped his 7th album albeit major label debut fully produced by Budgie.
“The Medium” is a drumless opener with some pianos & choir vocals as Navy admitting that learning patience has made sense for him as of late whereas “Chosen” has a more abstract, jazzy approach to it talking about being a prodigy. “The One” seeks eternal love with a silky yet sensual beat until “To Fall in Love” takes a more tropical route instrumentally talking about fucking up a real blessing like his significant other.
Zeroh comes into the picture on “Life’s Terms” to let it be known that all it takes for them just to be in love & that simply being the way it goes just before “Phases” dives into more soulful turf talking about being unable to stay the same with gratitude & living day to day. “Kill Switch” has a more dejecting sound to it as Navy acknowledges that he ain’t self righteous leading into the Kelly Moonstone-assisted “Window to the Soul” declaring themselves as ballroom stars returning to the boom bap.
“Freehold” opens up about despising his opponents & being unable to do this shit by his lonely on top of a slow yet syrupy beat while “Embers” with Liv.e delivers some jazzy piano chords as they talk about where they wanna be in life. The song “Pillars” is wavy ode to his family while the groovy penultimate track “Look in My Eyes” talks about seeing the pain he’s lived through. “Shadow’s Shield” however comes through with a drumless closer being unable to complain & thinking that everything will be straight in the end.
Between this & Maxo’s latest Def Jam debut Even God Has a Sense of Humor that just came out last month, it seems as if one of the most iconic labels in the history of our culture is continuing to help bring the underground to the mainstream by giving these artists the push they deserve. The lyrics are more personal which is great for those who’re new to him with the batch of instrumentals that Budgie whips up being amongst his strongest to date pulling from jazz rap, drumless & chipmunk soul.
Score: 8/10
Inspired Flight Return With “How Quickly Forgotten” Single
After a ten-year hiatus, Theory and OpenOptics of Inspired Flight return with new music. “How Quickly Forgotten” featuring Gift of Gab (Blackalicious) is the third single release from their second ‘Inspired Flight’ album.
Audiences will become mesmerized by the introduction of soulful soundscapes with striking melodies and head-nodding bass to follow.
Sharp piano keys accentuate the atmospheric vibe while theatrical drums drive the record and emotive performance.
Smooth, yet slightly somber vocals sway back and forth to tell a tale of loss. A relatable feeling when people and things of importance become forgotten in the world and in life is unsettling. Stream “How Quickly Forgotten” and connect with Inspired Flight below.
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https://soundcloud.com/inspired-flight
https://www.facebook.com/inspiredflight
https://twitter.com/inspired_flight
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CbqHLO8XZxVwl4hIsE0eN
https://www.instagram.com/inspired_flight/
Inspired Flight Return With “How Quickly Forgotten” Single
After a ten-year hiatus, Theory and OpenOptics of Inspired Flight return with new music. “How Quickly Forgotten” featuring Gift of Gab (Blackalicious) is the third single release from their second ‘Inspired Flight’ album.
Audiences will become mesmerized by the introduction of soulful soundscapes with striking melodies and head-nodding bass to follow.
Sharp piano keys accentuate the atmospheric vibe while theatrical drums drive the record and emotive performance.
Smooth, yet slightly somber vocals sway back and forth to tell a tale of loss. A relatable feeling when people and things of importance become forgotten in the world and in life is unsettling. Stream “How Quickly Forgotten” and connect with Inspired Flight below.
Connect with Inspired Flight
https://soundcloud.com/inspired-flight
https://www.facebook.com/inspiredflight
https://twitter.com/inspired_flight
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CbqHLO8XZxVwl4hIsE0eN
https://www.instagram.com/inspired_flight/
Kool Keith & Real Bad Man Release New Collaborative Album ‘Serpent’
After teaming up with Boldy James to release Real Bad Boldy (2021) and Killing Nothing (2022) and linking up with rising star Pink Siifu for Real Bad Flights (2022), Real Bad Man returns to announce his first collaborative album of the year with Serpent.
Serpent brings Real Bad Man together with the inimitable Kool Keith and is produced in its entirety by Real Bad Man. Serpent features appearances from Slug of Atmosphere, Ice-T, Edan, Cool Calm Pete and Zeelooperz.
iann dior Delivers Uptempo Genre-Bending Single “do it all”
When it comes to the new generation of hip-hop, there is no denying that iann dior is a shining star. Overall, dior is part of that pop-punk revival we have seen throughout the hip-hop world. All of the kids who listened to Blink-182 and Green Day growing up are now making music, and it certainly shows. Moreover, artists like Machine Gun Kelly are now making fully-fledged pop-punk records with Travis Barker. iann dior is a key figure in that movement, and he should certainly be respected as such.
dior is an artist who is always coming out with new music, and fans have been waiting on his next drop. Subsequently, he came through for those fans on Friday with a brand-new single called “do it all.” Moreover, he even dropped a music video for the song to add to the overall presentation. With this track, iann dior proves once again that he is a master of blending hip-hop and pop-punk.
iann dior Leans Into His Pop Punk Influence
Throughout the track, we get some fast hi-hats that add to the crisp drum patterns. From there, the bassline is exceptionally groovy and helps iann dior standout with his vocals. Speaking of those vocals, they soar over the production here. Overall, this creates a nice contrast that adds to the catchy melodies that the artist is going for. Once again, he has knocked it out of the park with a song that encapsulates the iann dior experience.
As for his next move, there is no telling where he will go next in terms of music direction. Additionally, fans are expecting a new project, which we’re sure isn’t too far down the line. Let us know what you think of “do it all,” in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the hip-hop world.
Quotable Lyrics:
One day I’m nothing at all, next day, she want it all (Want it all)
Take your dependin’ on me back where you came from
‘Cause I can’t pull it off, no, I can’t pull it off (I can’t)
I can’t do it all, no, I can’t do it all (I can’t)
Inspired Flight Return With “How Quickly Forgotten” Single
After a ten-year hiatus, Theory and OpenOptics of Inspired Flight return with new music. “How Quickly Forgotten” featuring Gift of Gab (Blackalicious) is the third single release from their second ‘Inspired Flight’ album.
Audiences will become mesmerized by the introduction of soulful soundscapes with striking melodies and head-nodding bass to follow.
Sharp piano keys accentuate the atmospheric vibe while theatrical drums drive the record and emotive performance.
Smooth, yet slightly somber vocals sway back and forth to tell a tale of loss. A relatable feeling when people and things of importance become forgotten in the world and in life is unsettling. Stream “How Quickly Forgotten” and connect with Inspired Flight below.
Connect with Inspired Flight
https://soundcloud.com/inspired-flight
https://www.facebook.com/inspiredflight
https://twitter.com/inspired_flight
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CbqHLO8XZxVwl4hIsE0eN
https://www.instagram.com/inspired_flight/
Playboi Carti Roasted Over Video Of Him Recording Ad-Libs
If you know anything about Playboi Carti, you understand that he isn’t afraid to experiment with his sound. Since bursting onto the scene in the middle of the 2010s, Carti has given us numerous eras. Overall, fans are particularly fond of his current era, which can be called “Vampire Carti.” On his album Whole Lotta Red, Carti completely embraced the “Vamp” lifestyle. Moreover, he introduced a ton of punk and metal aesthetics to his sound. He has carried that over into his live shows as he always has a guitarist with him to give each song an added flair.
Additionally, you cannot talk about Carti’s sound without mentioning his ad-libs. Playboi Carti is second to none when it comes to those added vocal flairs. Ultimately, it is an integral part of his sound, and fans absolutely love him for it. However, it turns out his process for recording these ad-libs is… strange to say the least. In the videos down below, you can see footage of Carti recording his vocal add-ons. During the process, Carti can be seen straining his neck, leaning backward, and completely squeaking his voice.
Playboi Carti In The Studio
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(@lottareds) March 23, 2023
Unreleased Footage of Playboi Carti recording his ADLIBS is going viral
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— WhatsOnRap (@whatsonrap) March 24, 2023
As you can probably surmise, these clips are going viral throughout the Twitter-sphere. This makes sense when you consider just how bizarre the videos are. Carti is an enigmatic artist, and this just adds to that mystery. Moreover, some fans are simply downright concerned. For instance, one person asked, “is he having a seizure?” Others, however, had the ultimate respect for Playboi Carti and his craft. “Legendary shit,” one person said as another added, “If this is what it takes to be great. This is what I shall do.”
At the end of the day, this just helps build up hype for everything else that Carti may have in the works. He is supposed to be dropping off a new album soon. Additionally, Lil Uzi Vert is currently teasing collabs with Carti. It is clear that he is an artist in demand, and that will not be changing anytime soon. Let us know what you thought of these clips, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the music world.
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Jae Skeese Tells His Story on His Sophomore Album Albeit Drumwork Debut “Abolished Uncertainties” (Album Review)
This is the highly anticipated sophomore album from Buffalo emcee Jae Skeese. Getting his start off the strength of his his debut mixtape W.A.C.K. (Women, Alcohol, Cash & Kicks) in the fall of 2010, it wasn’t until a decade later where he & 7xvethegenius gained wide exposure as the very first signees to Conway the Machine’s very own EMPIRE Distribution imprint Drumwork Music Group. He & his mentor just dropped their collab EP Pain Provided Profit a couple weeks ago, so it’s only right for Jae to come off that & his classic Big Ghost Ltd.-produced 3rd EP Authenticity Check by finally dropping Abolished Uncertainties.
“RVLVR” sets things off with Jae showing you why they call him exactly just that over a soulful boom bap instrumental whereas “Million Dollar Dreamz” takes a more shrilling route working in some more kicks & snares talking about chasing a bag. “Bonneville” keeps it in the basement not wanting to no excuses whatsoever, but then Freeway tags along for the rugged “Out Here” letting their presence be known.
Meanwhile on “Burner Phone”, we have Jae with a story to tell over a soul sample & snares just before La Maquina himself slides through for the classy trap hit “Symmetry” as they talk about trying to find a balance in their lives. “Lunch Table” returns to the boom bap letting y’all in on the newest page of his odyssey leading into “1 of 1” blends jazz & soul touching on his uniqueness.
The final leg of the album starts with the 3rd installment of his “EKIN” trilogy that began on Revolver Ocelot & continued on Iroquois Pliskin by jumping on top of a victorious loop with some kicks & snares talking that talk while the song “Mind Right” has a more harmonious vibe to it as he discusses on mental health. The penultimate track “Red KoolAid” comes through with some flawless saxophones as Jae talks about being made different & “Auntie Crystal” has a cloudier approach to conclude the album with a dedication to his titular aunt.
He’s come a long way since his full-length debut in Search of Symmetry & if anything, the sophomore effort Abolished Uncertainties further proves that as I would call it his best album to date between both of them as the Drumwork takeover continues. The introspective story throughout is cohesive & well-told as his artistic growth in the past decade is being put up in full center.
Score: 8/10
Aris & Edi return with “Too Hard” [Video]
The rising rapper-producer duo, Aris & Edi are not resting on their oars and are back with their first single of this year titled “Too Hard”. The aptly titled record is a hard-hitting trap jam that aims to energize the crowd with cinematic sounds and engaging lyricism seamlessly paired together. Producer Edi brings pure flames behind the boards with the dark and menacing synth-driven trap beat while Aris delivers a machine-gun flow showcasing his mastery of rap.
The visaul also help accentuate the vibrant display of skill from both artist as we get to see them in their element.
Stream “Too Hard” on Spotify, SoundCloud, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube