Yung Archetype, a five-track EP, is one of the most innovative pieces I’ve heard in a while. The electro-pop, street sound reminds me of the late ’80s/early ’90s hip-hop that was produced with drum machines.
Review: Tunde Olaniran – Yung Archetype
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Tunde Olaniran
Yung Archetype
Quite Scientific Records
Street: 02.25
Tunde Olaniran = Kanye West + Joey Bada$$ + Frank Ocean
Yung Archetype, a five-track EP, is one of the most innovative pieces I’ve heard in a while. The electro-pop, street sound reminds me of the late ’80s/early ’90s hip-hop that was produced with drum machines. The laidback instrumentals make his hard-hitting lyrics flow gracefully, and contribute to telling his life story. The production on this EP is straight cream: It’s a majestic ear fuck in the best way possible. In his single, “Brown Boy,” he spits, “I’m every single thing you think of me. I’m a sinner, killer, drug-dealer refugee.” A couple of my favorites are “The Highway” and “The Raven.” Not many rappers can successfully switch between rapping and belting one-liners, but this EP should have emcees taking notes. –Allie Russell
Yung Archetype
Quite Scientific Records
Street: 02.25
Tunde Olaniran = Kanye West + Joey Bada$$ + Frank Ocean
Yung Archetype, a five-track EP, is one of the most innovative pieces I’ve heard in a while. The electro-pop, street sound reminds me of the late ’80s/early ’90s hip-hop that was produced with drum machines. The laidback instrumentals make his hard-hitting lyrics flow gracefully, and contribute to telling his life story. The production on this EP is straight cream: It’s a majestic ear fuck in the best way possible. In his single, “Brown Boy,” he spits, “I’m every single thing you think of me. I’m a sinner, killer, drug-dealer refugee.” A couple of my favorites are “The Highway” and “The Raven.” Not many rappers can successfully switch between rapping and belting one-liners, but this EP should have emcees taking notes. –Allie Russell
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