Lovers of innovative hip-hop rejoice. This album has been getting a lot of buzz lately due to the supposed innovativeness that this new trio of hip-hop’s young veterans is bringing to the table. Consisting of emcees from different groups, collectives, and projects a new sound is born with IX Lives and Jackson Perry on the mic along with Haircut who also puts it down on the 1s and 2s. Although I haven’t personally had the opportunity to listen to the album in full, I’ve heard about 5 sample tracks sent to me compliments of different promoters and I will say the word which I’ve seen most associated with the act, “fresh”, is definitely not an understatement. As I have yet to finish listening to the entire joint I can’t say whether or not the album is a proper contender for best album of the year, but I will say anybody looking for something new and original will most likely enjoy this one. For fans of Buff1, LMNO, and Sene.

01 00:57 Here
02 03:52 The Answer
03 04:18 All You Ever Knew
04 02:08 This Way
05 04:58 Unwind
06 04:08 The A Ft. Buff1
07 03:38 The Willows
08 03:26 Tomorrow Already
09 04:22 Marbles
10 01:51 Catapults Ft. DJ Rhettmatic
11 03:43 Touch Ft. Aloe Blacc
12 04:01 Reprise
13 04:12 The Return
14 04:32 I’m Changing

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