Hailing from The Gambia, Kandalit is back with the impressive new single "Executioner", a track that seamlessly combines aggression and eerie vocal textures. By the time you’ve heard even a little of Kandalit spit, whether it’s some on-beat slashing or longer, pummelling verses, you’re ready to put your own beat up for treatment and get in his world, being able to shift comfortably from gritty boombap cadence to trap bounce is just routine for him.
Every line in the song lands like a punch, superimposed on beats that are dark, heavy, and moody, the kind that feel like they’re creeping under your skin as you listen to them only all the way there. Kandalit’s experience as a producer and sound engineer is evident here, the mixing and mastering are smooth yet maintain an edge, enhancing the power of his delivery. Although Kandalit has nurtured his technical ability after completing a Music Tech course in 2010, he’s shown not just to be an emcee but also an architect, molding every instance of the track with intention.
"Executioner" isn’t just skill display, it’s a show. There’s a substance to Kandalit’s lyrics, they’re included for you to read, and you are asked to participate in the deep, thought-provoking narratives he weaves, with wordplay as intricate as any that reward repeat listening. It’s undeniable, the influence of someone like Tupac on a nation located almost 10,000 miles away from Los Angeles.
Kandalit has solidified his status among the elite Hip Hop talents of The Gambia, a special voice, intelligent, aggressive, and thrilling enough to demand an audience. For blokes marveling at dexterity, sharp pen game, and heavy-hitting production, you can’t ignore this track.