In a time when hip-hop is made up of either the overproduced or overly raw, Chrit, Almighty VA, and Tymathe Lamb nail the sweet spot with their new music track, "Waves." Recorded at the iconic Patchwerk Studios in Atlanta, this collaboration is the wave. "Waves" is a low-key banger that matches East Coast lyrical grit with Southern studio finesse. The production is buttery and immersive, smoothly enveloping you in an easygoing stream that's just as likely to make you nod in approval as tune out and vibe out. You can practically hear the hot studio air baked into the song more than any of their other new material.
Each artist adds their own spice to it." Chrit goes in confidently, his bars gliding but landing with intent. Almighty VA maintains a brisk pace with a laid-back charisma reflecting lyrical acumen and an effortless cool. And Tymathe Lamb ties it all off with panache, threading razor-sharp wordplay through a seemingly laid-back delivery. Together, they demonstrate that you don't need to shout to create shock waves, only a vibe and vision. "Waves" is unique in the unity between the artists. Even though they hail from the same coast, each has a slightly different pace and tone, yet the chemistry doesn't seem forced or unnatural. This is the sort of track you envision banging on a night drive, reflecting on the grind, and being inspired to press on.
The fact that it was recorded in Patchwerk Studios is also a sign that this studio has a reputation for phenomenal acoustics and output, and they really did it proud. The mix is clean, every layer, vocals, beat, and background texture has a purpose and sheen. "Waves" provides you with something to roll with, something to ponder on, and something to repeat. In a crowded festival of releases, this one's not grabbing attention because it's shouting but because it has something to say and says it with style.
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