As he continues delivering multiple projects across 2022, Ebano Flowlanski recently dropped HARDWARE, a short EP that finds him deviating from the trippy experimentation of his previous two projects and into something influenced by thrillers, action, and gangster films. HARDWARE starts with “ARZENAL”, a hypnotic boom bap instrumental that makes one reflect on gang violence. Afterwards, “KAMPANITA” is an experimental beat rooted in alternative hip hop that feels like part of a thriller film’s score. Successively, “PLOMO INFINITO” is another entrancing boom bap rooted beat that could easily be attached to a thriller or action film’s massive shoot out scene. Finally, “LISTA NEGRA” is a blend of relaxing and hard-hitting boom bap that could be imagined as a part of film montage full of violence like the ending of The Godfather.
In brief, Ebano Flowlanski’s HARDWARE is an interesting compilation of beats that take show listeners once again that Ebano can create movies out of his music, this time focusing on thrillers, action, and gangster films.
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no sé si es
por tantos años de ver the office, pero vaya que frecuente siento alipori en mi day to day. As shown across 2022, Ebano Flowlanski is not slowing down and CHICHIGUA is further evident of that. It is a project that also displays his continuous experimentation with surreal and psychedelic beats. CHICHIGUA starts with “ASCENSO”, an experimental mix of electronic ambient and lo-fi boom bap instrumental that feels like a tumultuous trip to sky. Afterwards, “KABUYA” is a mix of boom bap with chopped and screwed that shows off the artist’s psychedelic influences. Then “TRUENO Y LIGHTNING” is a mix of electronics, synths, boom bap and industrial that continues to show his expansive sound. Next “BLUNTZ EN EL OVNI” feels like a mix of boom bap with 1950s B-movie sci-fi as the producer mixes the classic hip hop sound with a bizarre electronic sample. Later, “GODZ GUNZ” continues the vibe set by previous tracks in the project but with an added haunting sample. Subsequently, “HELL LEVEL” takes the vibe into a retro gaming direction as Ebano mixes 8-bit production with a bit of his hip hop production. Successively, “ZINEMA” takes things on more of a sci-fi synth score route as the beatmaker creates what feels like a piece he would feature in a film. Finally, “VIDA HOLOGRAMA” is a beat that closes the psychedelic sci-fi experience on a high note as listeners will feel elevated by the loop in this piece.
To conclude, Ebano Flowlanski’s CHICHIGUA is a fantastic piece of experimental beatmaking that continues to show just how far the producer is willing to go to create a different experience in each project, this time around by mixing sci-fi elements with psychedelia, surrealism, synths, hip hop and more. everybody wants to find firebreaks to life,
but the truth is there are always difficulties that’ll make things tough. “La Medicina”: Ebano Flowlanski Continues to Expand His Sound on this Weed-Inspired Beat Tape8/15/2022 As he continues to be one of the most active musicians in the scene right now, producer and beatmaker Ebano Flowlanski continues his very active 2022 with La Medicina, a weed-inspired production that continues to show his expansive soundscape. La Medicina starts with “Smooth Me”, a mix of ambient and industrial that kicks off this weed-inspired project. Afterwards, “El Porro” is a collage of psychedelic sounds blent with lo-fi boom bap that’ll send listeners on a trip. Then “La Manzanita” is more of boom bap instrumental that continues to display Ebano’s mastery of the craft. Next “Nubes de Kush” serves as a blend of psychedelia with industrial production and southern hip hop. Later, “Humo” is an entrancing soundscape that’ll keep you bobbing your head. Subsequently, “Dab Kingz” is an interesting exploration of industrial and surrealism that feels like a bad trip. Successively, “THC inc” mixes the surreal feeling explored before with futuristic sounds that feel like the experiment from A Clockwork Orange. Finally, “La Medicina” brings listeners back to a more relaxed experience as Ebano goes back to his lo-fi boom bap roots before experimenting with some sounds that would make J Dilla and MF DOOM proud.
In conclusion, Ebano Flowlanski’s La Medicina is another fantastic display of the artist’s expanding sound as he continues to blend his instrumental boom bap beats with psychedelia, industrial and others in a weed-inspired journey. “hidden secrets
are spread in a second & in the snap of finger a celeb’s eunoia is lost”, a common story in the internet age. the consistency is neverending
as the poet continues to write every morning, afternoon, evening, night & even on his dreams cause the words never stop coming in, cause the ideas never stop coming in, cause the mind never stops running. a little bit of self-care
me hace falta pa’ poner a descansar el cuerpo en su totalidad. “Loops”: Cerpin Continues Exploring Beats in Different Ways While Sticking to Lo-Fi Boom Bap Roots8/12/2022 After delivering various singles across the pandemic and showing an experimental and expanding sound in cacos son otakus de closet at the beginning of the year, producer and beatmaker Cerpin continues to explore different sounds rooted in instrumental boom bap across his new EP Loops. Loops starts with “Presentando:”, a very brief intro interlude that does exactly what its title mentions. Afterwards, “Pa’ BB” is a shiny and tropical loop that’ll take listeners to the beach. Then “🌄” is lo-fi instrumental boom bap beat that features a hypnotic flute sample to keep listeners tuned in. Next “Barbasol” delivers a piano-fueled loop that will listeners attached to their headphones. Later, “Kobe-19” is a beat that samples some classic R&B and soul, which will shake audiences’ minds with its surreal switches. Subsequently, “Adult Swim (Instrumental) provides a relaxing vibe that feels nostalgic, dreamy and happy all at once”. Finally, “Soft Served” is another chill production fueled by a fantastic soul sample finishing the project on a beautiful note. Overall, Cerpin’s Loops is a project that continues to show the producer’s growth as a musician who continues to take samples and shapes them into interesting and dynamic soundscapes.
my mind is a reservoir
full of ideas that continue to emerge, ideas that’ll one day see the light, ideas that’ll one day inspire others to be great at what they aspire. my mind is a reservoir of that & many more things & more & more & more & more. “INÉDITO”: Rossi TLT Shows Off His Skills Across Various Sounds That Fit in a Nice Five-Song EP8/11/2022 After starting his career with some singles here and there in 2021, Rossi TLT continues his career with the release of a much more complete presentation in INÉDITO, an EP that shows off the young artist’s singing abilities across a variety of interesting beats that fuse trap with electro, industrial and other sounds. INÉDITO starts “No Le Bajamos”, a mix of electro, industrial, and trap that serves as a great intro for the project. After that “¿Qué Te Pasa?” is a mix of bass heavy trap accompanied by an entrancing acoustic guitar sample that’ll hook listeners. Subsequently, “La Shorty” is a mix of trap with what seems to be a flamenco guitar sample that serves as a great backdrop for Rossi’s love and sex-inspired lyrics. Next “HQDQ” is a blend of trap, drill and dance music that explores loyalty and love. Finally, “Celebridad” is a trap track where Rossi plainly displays and explores his ambition. Overall, Rossi TLT’s INÉDITO is a good project that shows the artist’s versatility as a singer and rapper willing to explore trap, electro, industrial, drill and other sounds to achieve his goals.
we express our love
in different ways even in the form of cleaning dishes at night & ironing clothes at the early hours of the morning. “Mundo Nueve”: NINETY SIX Displays His Lyrical Mastery While Exploring Other Sounds in the Process8/10/2022 After starting delivering a variety of singles across the years as well as projects in Been Down Got Up in 2020 and Dreams Outta Six in 2021, NINETY SIX recently released Mundo Nueve, an EP that finds him displaying his rap skills while exploring a few sounds that were previously a little foreign to his discog. Mundo Nueve begins with “Ca$ino”, a bass heavy tune that immediately hooks you with its beautiful soul sample. Afterwards, “Feel It” is a Spanglish R&B and boom bap mix that finds the young rapper mixing his singing, rapping, and storytelling skills. Then “Bounce” is a collaboration with EASY DRE that’ll have people doing what its title demands in this trap and southern hip hop inspired banger. Next “Lex Ave.” is another tune that easily lends itself to the jangueo atmosphere as he NINETY SIX flexes his rapping skills while touching on self-reflection, some adventures in New York and more. Subsequently, “Nerd/Suspect” brings back the boom bap sound as the musician once again self-reflects over a fantastic soul sample before switching to more of a trap beat where he just displays his mastery of rapping. Finally, “2am in San Juan” is probably the most reflective and emotional song in the project as NINETY SIX reflects on everything around his life and what he must do in order to achieve his dreams. In summary, NINETY SIX’s Mundo Nueve is a great EP that displays the artist’s continuous growth as he expands his sound a bit while showing his rapping, singing and storytelling abilities as he reflects on various subjects.
i look at them
& i remember my childhood as trends from back then come back now much like in my youth we took from the 60s, 70s & 80s to make things “fresh” as we borrowed those styles & fused them with our own creating a weird movement that would be further explored through the growing use of the web y ahora la cosa se ve más fusionada que nunca as those trends mix with other cultures almost creating a unified & disunified front of styles all across the globe. After starting his career with a few singles in 2021, CANDE released his first EP, XOXO, in 2022 showing off his rapping and singing skills through a variety of sounds in what seems to be his presentation letter for a larger audience. XOXO starts with “Euphorie”, a track that starts with an ethereal atmosphere before turning into a love-fueled trap tune. Afterwards, “lua violeta” is a mix of boom bap and southern hip hop as the young musician continues to display his rapping and singing skills. Finally, “sogno.” is another song that shows CANDE’s ability to make banger as he delivers a blend of trap and pop with a hypnotic sample that’ll earn its spot in party playlists. As a whole, CANDE’s XOXO is a nice and quick project that highlights the young musician’s ability to create short bangers that can be easily digested and added onto all sorts of playlists.
money thrown around,
but we $ee no re$ult$. that’$ the name of the game for tho$e $eeking for fame in the world of politic$. they $queeze every penny from el pueblo then put it in their pocket$ 4 year$ in office but nothing good to $how a$ they leave la i$la in de$control. After releasing various singles across the years starting in 2019 and even an EP with MALENTENDIDO, Demesé joined forces with FREEDOM PR on 2021 to slowly release and create what would be his new album MALICIA, a project that finds the young rapper exploring various subjects while slowly expanding his sound. MALICIA starts with “Amanecí En Río”, a story-driven reggae and hip-hop fusion that serves as a fantastic introduction. Afterwards, “El Desmadre” is a great blend of 2000s hip hop and reggaetón that could play well at parties. Then “Necesito Deso” finds the musicians blending R&B, rapping and a hypnotic guitar loop in a love and sex fueled tune. Next “Party En La Urba” is another story-driven track that provides an entrancing beat so listeners can easily pay attention to the lyrical movie being displayed by Demesé. Subsequently, “Jodio Fekero” is a simple rap song where Demesé takes a jab against fakers. The second half of the project starts with “Casi Me Ofenden”, another display of Demesé’s rap skills as he reflects on what he needs to do to achieve his dreams. After that, “Divino Pero Humano” serves as a mix of reflection and flexing by the main artist as he compares himself to greatness while staying humble in a bass heavy industrial beat that later switches into a boom bap and then into a guitar instrumental. Later, “Amo De Nuevo” serves as a blend of southern hip hop and R&B as Demesé touches on love while mixing his rapping and singing skills. Afterwards, “Un Día Pa’ Mi” is a great jazz rap reflection on how sometimes alone-time can allow us to understand who we are and the person we can become in the future. Finally, the project delivers “La Music”, a mix of southern hip hop, R&B, neo soul and dance music that feels like a track that could be a part of a coming-of-age hip hop film.
In sum, Demesé and FREEDOM PR’s MALICIA is a good fusion of sounds explored in the past along with new ones as both musicians touch on a variety of subjects from the introspective to romance and even a little bit of flexing showing rapping, singing, and productions skills in various forms. SURPRISE!
this is another poem. yes, no le bajamos a la practice y mucho menos cuando la inspo me corre por las venas como griselda en su joseo la letra no para de salir y seguimos aquí soltando palabreo aunque no haga sentido porque hasta cuando no hace sentido les hago sentir como mis hijos por eso sigo inspirando a todo el que vea la letra ella está suelta cuando sale de la cabeza está suelta, corriendo como forrest sin un destino en mente hasta que algarete se detiene. never had we experienced anything like this.
the pandemic has shown us how fragile we are, but also how resilient we can be if we work together & also how divided we can be. it has been a weird time all around, pero at least we’ve learned a few things or at least i think so. that virus hit us hard.
now we’re slowly getting back to normal, but how normal will this new normal really be? After releasing a variety of singles across the years and two full length projects with Presagio in 2020 and Antes de Irme in 2021, las21almas decided to bless the 2022 summer with a project full of flexing across trap, drill and grime inspired hip hop tunes in his latest EP De PR a La Manzana. De PR a La Manzana starts with “El Boy”, a trap that finds las21almas flexing and reflecting on his mission as an artist where he displays his rapping and singing skills. Subsequently, “Ya Mismo” is another track that finds the artist reflecting on his career as he shows off his rapping skills. Then “La Manzana” finds the musician flexing over a mix of trap, drill, and grime. Next “Me Vole” serves as another blend of melody and rap where las21almas flexes and reflexes on his ambitions. Afterwards, “4 Lifers” finds the young musician mixing drill sounds with R&B in a romantic tune that switches the project’s pace a bit. Finally, the project delivers “Tamos Bajo” another song influenced by trap and drill that mixes the artist’s rap and singing skills as he reflects on his life and career. As a whole, las21almas’s De PR a La Manzana is a project that finds the artist exploring a few different sounds from his comfort zone while flexing his rapping and singing skills as he, for the most part, explores one single subject.
As a solo artist and member of Los Rarxs, FOKINFROID has been one of the most active members in the alternative rap, trap, R&B and reggaetón scene in Puerto Rico bringing a punk rock attitude to said sounds. Recently, he released his latest EP, Joaquín y los Cuchillos, a project that finds the musician adapting his aesthetics to different soundscapes. Joaquín y los Cuchillos starts with “Pretty Bitch”, an alternative and industrial that uses hip hop roots to deliver a unique and entrancing musical experience with familiar subject matter. Subsequently, “Foreplay” is a dark and ethereal R&B and industrial fusion that delivers explicit sexual visuals. Then “La Colta de tu Pai”, an experimental blend of alternative rock and lo-fi hip hop where FROID continues to flex his creative muscles. Later, “Reptil” shows FROID delving into more experimental territory as he blends alternative rock with his always infectious delivery along with pop and industrial synths. Finally, the project delivers “Tote Bag Bby”, a tune that shows FROID’s electronic and dance influences in a banger that’ll have fans of Moby and The Prodigy moving their feet. On the whole, FOKINFROID’s Joaquín y los Cuchillos is a fantastic display of the musician’s ability to continue experimenting with different sounds while adapting his flow and aesthetic seamlessly in the process.
he cleans up his sneakers
every single day right after lunch hour. it makes me wonder if he does it due to status, due to loving them, due to them being a part of his personality & many more things. or maybe i’m just digging deep where there’s nothing to dig deep into. After delivering various singles since 2015, JB La Doble Voz took a brief break from full length projects after 2020’s El Concepto before delivering 2022’s BENDICIÓN, an album that displays the musician’s reggaetón, trap and hip hop influences. BENDICIÓN starts with “SOY PAPÁ”, a celebratory hip hop track that revels the new accomplishment while flexing on the competition using the father metaphor in different ways. Afterwards, “LLAMA” is a reggaetón tune that finds the musician exploring love while exercises his singing skills. Then “TE TUVE” finds JB exploring heartbreak in a reggaetón and salsa blend. Next “INDICA” in a record where JB displays his rapping skills over a trap beat. Next “NO VA CONTESTAR” features Sam Claudio in a “party de marquesina” reggaetón track that’ll play well in late night dancefloors. Afterwards, “LO QUE SEA” serves as a blend of reggaetón and R&B influences in a tune that explores love in a more explicit manner. Finally, the project delivers “DESDE ARRIBA”, a record that finds the musician exploring the subject of death with soundscapes influenced by psychedelia, trap, and rock. In short, JB La Doble Voz’s BENDICIÓN is a project that finds the artist exploring familiar territory musically and lyrically except in tracks like “SOY PAPÁ”, “TE TUVE” and “DESDE ARRIBA” that see him come out of his comfort zone.
a lot of this is practice
to keep the mind active, to keep the sword sharp, to keep the muses flowing, to keep getting the better at the craft. |
AuthorFernando E. E. Correa González is the author behind over 30 self-published poetry books. He has been published by literary magazines & journals [Id]entidad, El Vicio del Tintero, Sábanas Magazine, Smaeralit, The Occulum, Tonguas and Hound Magazine. Other than writing, Correa is also the host of FENCast, a podcast dedicated to documenting the Puerto Rican independent art scene. Aside from this, he experiments with filmmaking, photography, drawing, painting, multimedia and transmedia. He currently lives in his native Puerto Rico. Archives
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