It has been a while since a rapper has caught my attention to this extent.
In fact, it's been a while since a rapper has even caught my attention.
With exceptions including Joey Badass, Chance the rapper and Childish Gambino, the majority of the hip hop music released recently, follows a similar cliche, a similar style and and a similar sound. It causes the listener to wonder; is hip hop progressing or has it hit a plateau? Will we just continue to listen to whatever modern trends feed us, or will we finally, find originality?
The answer to those questions is: Mick Jenkins.
The 23 year old-Alabama born rapper, not only brings something new to the table but something worth admiring. In his most known work, "The WATER[S]", every song feels like a piece of poetry (which it is). From the beats, his lyrics and his flow, virtually every song captivates you. He faces deep cultural themes in songs such as ''Martyrs'' and criticises what he believes modern society has become in songs such as ''jazz''. His presentation and sound is unique, forward thinking and refreshing. He focuses on the concept of H2O,
feeding water depicting sounds into every track. His voice is deep, similar to that of Tyler The Creator and every syllable in every word is masterfully projected over the beat, not only emphasising the depth of the individual lyric, but making it a enjoyable to listen to.
There are very few things I would ask Mick Jenkins to do in order to improve. The fact he reaches such depths with his lyrics and has masterfully created his own unique sound, essentially progressing certain aspects of the genre only allows me to have one issue. An issue of content. All I can ask of Mick Jenkins to do is to release more music. A well crafted album will take time, so for the time being "The WATER[S]" will do just fine.
For anyone looking for an original take on Hip Hop, with an original sound, deep themes and masterful lyrics, listen to Mick Jenkins. start off with "The WATER[S]" and allow yourselves to become submerged in what is one of my favourite hip hop albums of this year.
redefineculure.
In fact, it's been a while since a rapper has even caught my attention.
With exceptions including Joey Badass, Chance the rapper and Childish Gambino, the majority of the hip hop music released recently, follows a similar cliche, a similar style and and a similar sound. It causes the listener to wonder; is hip hop progressing or has it hit a plateau? Will we just continue to listen to whatever modern trends feed us, or will we finally, find originality?
The answer to those questions is: Mick Jenkins.
The 23 year old-Alabama born rapper, not only brings something new to the table but something worth admiring. In his most known work, "The WATER[S]", every song feels like a piece of poetry (which it is). From the beats, his lyrics and his flow, virtually every song captivates you. He faces deep cultural themes in songs such as ''Martyrs'' and criticises what he believes modern society has become in songs such as ''jazz''. His presentation and sound is unique, forward thinking and refreshing. He focuses on the concept of H2O,feeding water depicting sounds into every track. His voice is deep, similar to that of Tyler The Creator and every syllable in every word is masterfully projected over the beat, not only emphasising the depth of the individual lyric, but making it a enjoyable to listen to.
There are very few things I would ask Mick Jenkins to do in order to improve. The fact he reaches such depths with his lyrics and has masterfully created his own unique sound, essentially progressing certain aspects of the genre only allows me to have one issue. An issue of content. All I can ask of Mick Jenkins to do is to release more music. A well crafted album will take time, so for the time being "The WATER[S]" will do just fine.
For anyone looking for an original take on Hip Hop, with an original sound, deep themes and masterful lyrics, listen to Mick Jenkins. start off with "The WATER[S]" and allow yourselves to become submerged in what is one of my favourite hip hop albums of this year.
redefineculure.
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