The off-kilter ISTHISFORREAL? takes time and patience. Stand-up comedian-turned-rapper the Koreatown Oddity is a unique taste but one that becomes increasingly addictive the more you indulge in it. There Will Be No Super-Slave by Ghais Guevara There Will Be No Super-Slave by Ghais Guevara He fires off scattershot truth bombs, coming across like a Gen Z Immortal Technique on tracks like “Mimicry of the Settlers” and “C.R.B.” Some of his musings are a little eyebrow-raising, however, others are undeniably potent. Guevara’s perspective never settles – one minute he’s a Black communist, the next a conspiratorial libertarian. The young rapper adds a layer of intrigue to his ambition with lyrics that broach some rousing, if occasionally half-baked, anti-establishment ideas.
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Packed full of samples and a dense production style, Ghais Guevara’s fifth full-length in four years is a heady combination. Ghais Guevara – There Will Be No Super-Slave Ī bold and eclectic album, There Will Be No Super Slave is traditional conscious rap infused with internet-age experimentalism. Highlights such as the AKAI Solo-featuring “Rap Jasm” and the hauntological centerpiece “Meditation Rag” are completely beguiling and take Moor Mother’s aesthetic in a new direction.
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Whereas Moor Mother’s previous work has erred towards an abrasive and confrontational tone, Jazz Codes is a gorgeous exercise in tranquil hip-hop infused with the resplendent, cosmic vibes of free jazz. It was only a month ago her visceral 700 Bliss album Nothing to Declare dropped however, she’s already returned with a solo full-length, the serene, mystical Jazz Codes. This column loves everything Moor Mother-related.
More experimentalists and a certain queen of pop also feature, rounding off a great month in the genre. A brilliant new album from Moor Mother once again features, as does Lloyd Banks, continuing his successful recent comeback. Two futuristic cuts from Ghais Guevara and quinn are especially spellbinding, as are the latest albums from genre leaders Joey Bada$$ and Westside Gunn. The albums included in this month’s column feature a wide range of styles and sounds, with a particular focus on fluid, experimental releases by younger talents. It’s the height of summer, and the best hip-hop has appropriately unleashed plenty of heat.
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