Elohin – Boom Bap Soul (Mixtape)

Description

Boom Bap Soul (Mixtape) is an album by the American hip-hop artist Elohin, independently released in January 2019.

The fourth album from Detroit-based hip-hop artist Elohin has been released in two formats – a 12-track commercially-released mixtape and this, an expanded free download edition. As per its title, some laidback boom bap beats and a helping of smooth soul are blended together and, when mixed in with Elohin’s expertly delivered freestyle wordplay, the end result is a sumptuous feast of organic hip-hop that surprises and satisfies with every mouthful. As his chosen genre permits, Elohin delivers the Gospel message with boldness with tracks like «On My Knees» and «No Way» tackling gang culture and adversity head on whilst backing everything up by promoting a life with Jesus as the only solution. Elsewhere, Elohin’s deft wordplay shines in the brilliant «Snakes» to confront the hypocrisy of American evangelicals “pimped out” by the Trump administration whilst the autobiographical «Road Blocks» sees Elohin at his picture-painting best in relation to the shamefully still relevant issue of racial stereotyping. Delightfully sample heavy, snatches of David Ruffin, Aretha and the like help add a touch of class to proceedings whilst a revolving door of producers – among them Tone Jonez, IQ, G Blaze and Dreamlife Beats – help to make each track a completely different listening experience. Cameos by the likes of Jenee Monica, Jess Aleakatino and Speez add the icing on the cake of what is simply a sublime mixtape offering from one of Christian hip-hop’s most relatable and effortlessly talented exponents. [Lins Honeyman, Cross Rhythms, March 2019]

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CD tracklist:

01. Back to the Boom Bap (Intro) – 1:47
02. On My Knees – 2:48
03. No Way (Freestyle) – 3:37
04. It’s OK – 3:11
05. Snakes – 2:38
06. Road Blocks – 2:50
07. Mad at Me – 2:28
08. New Era (Freestyle) – 2:45
09. Rap 2 You – 3:19
10. Good Times (Its Alright 2) – 3:05
11. I Am Hip Hop – 2:18
12. Boom Bap Cypher (feat. Jess Aleakatino, Speez, Izayah Fisher, Corey Breeze & Sean Preston) – 2:55

Note: Released in two formats – a 12-track commercially-released mixtape and this, an expanded free download edition. The 16-track free version features a 7:42 minute long version of “Boom Bap Cypher”as well as four bonus tracks: “Randi Myles on the Air” (0:10), “Uncle ROC Voicemail” (0:51), “Mighty Blow” (0:40), and “Not Your Average” (3:06).

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