An intense, old-school hip-hop influence pairs with lyrical themes of resilience and ambition on IS YOURS, the brand new album from Detroit-based artist Mike Masch, aka Second. Spectacular vocal flows persist alongside dynamic beats, starting from the moody synth and piano interaction inside “Mr. Parkour” to the string-laden theatrics of “Sound of the Rise.” Along with the unbelievable music inside, IS YOURS is absolutely dedicated to charitable causes. “100% of this album’s earnings and streaming income can be donated to charity,” Second says. “Stomp out bullying and assist Nokidhungry.org. Something you pay attention, know you might be supporting an awesome trigger!”
Opening the album, “Awakening” infuses a hypnotic beat — swelling with sporadic bass-y additions — amidst lyrical declarations that proudly showcase the album’s perseverant tone. “Life’s robust preserve dealing with it / Desires come true solely if you preserve chasin ’em,” the vocals set free, referring to life as “a check” to see what one is manufactured from; the encouraging, motivational qualities invigorate on this monitor and all through the album.
The following “Bother Is Again” unveils extra piano-led dramatics, maneuvering between melodic vocal refrains and ardent “let’s obtain it” string-touched motivations. The monitor’s most important theme is relentless ambition and resilience within the face of adversity, completely captured in strains like: “My possibilities could also be low at THIS starting / Nevertheless it doesn’t imply that if I follow the grind I gained’t be in it winnin.” Whether or not inside stomping, catchy vigor or moodier shows like “Bother Is Again,” the album succeeds in its manufacturing and songcraft.
The aforementioned “Sound of the Rise” is one other gem, embracing an orchestral grandiosity and choral vocal backings. Depictions of a artistic spark, and striving to maintain that fireplace going, are grippingly conveyed: “The sound of the rise is the beat of my coronary heart, each fireplace leads with a spark.” Succeeding throughout its 21 tracks, IS YOURS is an enveloping, impassioned hip-hop success from Second.
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“Sound of the Rise” and and different tracks may be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Rising Hip-Hop’ Spotify playlist.