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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Just Hush · Flight School Era Album Review

Flight School Era by Just Hush. Sounds like sa mixtape ni Koy, Airplane Mode pero walang hustlin’ tema dito. If you’re already a fan of him from Maikee’s Letter palang and all, now palang we can confidently say Flight School Era is a must-listen
2nd track palang astig na, Co-Pilot featuring J.O.L.O and Bawal Clan’s Rjay T
Hayaan mo na ilipad ka nang, Aking musika, Palayo sa mundo mong walang alam, Kundi pahirapan ka,
Listen at that refrain right there tas susundan ng infectious na hook
Do you wanna fly?, You could be my Co-Pilot, Let me put you in this flight, Make love in the sky or in another planet,
I wouldn’t mind flying this one with J.O.L.O and Rjay T. Masarap na sa tengga si Just Hush samahan mo pa ng J.O.L.O and Rjay T’s lit verses. I’m guessing them addictive puffs will be the right partner while listening to this one. Well, actually the whole album at di lang pang-puff and you’ll find out more why along with this review.
3rd track daym! Featuring Pino G, Limbo. If you haven’t heard of Pino G you should check out his tracks with known artist such as Pricetagg, Mike Kosa and much more lalo na ung Patawad Na track and on top of that Pino G is the main man behind the Maruming Kwarto clique.
May isang panaginip, Na sadyang nananatili, Magkasamang nakatanaw sa patutunguhan, Ayaw nang lumingon, Nakatitig na lang sa’yo, Baka kasi magising sa totoong mundo,
Chorus: OK lang sa akin na hindi na magising, Basta’t kapiling ka, OK lang sa akin na hindi na magising, Makasama lang kita,
Hook: Don’t wake me up, (Don’t wake me up, Don’t wake me up) 4x
One of my fave track especially it’s LSS-worthy hook. “Stuck in a Limbo, baby…”, Limbo is basically that game where each participant tries to walk under a bar that is suspended between two poles. Tapos pababa ng pababa ung pole hanggat ‘di kana maka lakad or pass through. Can’t go forward, can’t go backward, stuck parang natrap ka din in both worlds metaphorically. ‘Di mo malaman if nasa totoong mundo kapa or nasa heaven kana after listening to this song or the whole album!
One of the notable tracks here is Iraya and Masiram. Highlighting Bicolanos and Bicolanas or Bicol in general.
Iraya is an active volcano name located on Batan Island and the term can also refer to an ethnic group of the Mangyan people, Iraya people / Iraya Mangyans. From the flow of the song and the lyrics itself, I’m guessing it’s stressing the simplicity of life back then or how good it was before in general. Mayon was also featured in the song as it is one of the famous landmarks of Bicol. Then Masiram, which basically means delicious, “masarap”. Depending on the current image being translated, it can also mean “good” when describing someone or something.
The music video for Masiram was hot AF! (for me, at least) Manang is “Ale” by the way…
Kahit di gaano kaganda
Basta masiram (x2)
Ang luto mo manang
Yan ang kailangan ko
Kahit di gaano kaganda
Basta masiram (x2)
Ang luto mo manang
Sa ‘kin ihain mo
Sabi nga ni Paul Royale, Kesa mag Facebook…mahalaga masarap ang luto!
Mahalaga masarap ang luto (malinamnam)
Willing matuto kesa mag Facebook na makamundo
Huling minuto sa iyo nakatutok sa loob ng kwarto
Sakto pag ka drop ‘nung music vid, Dec. 24th (notification squad! aye!), early holiday gift ni Just Hush sa fans! It’s the sexiest track for me, swabe with Paul Royale
’06
10th track and one of my fave as well…
Ladies do i get you horny, (Horny)
Do i get you wet, (Do i get you wet?)
Do i make you think about things that, (Bout things)
Make you feel sexy, (Make you feel sexy)
Makin’ sex songs, (Since ’06) Sex songs,
(Since ’06) Makin’ sex songs,
(Since ’06) Sex songs
You’ll here Just Hush saying the journey of his music in this track, since ’06. Very notable Tondo-based artist indeed that came from the likes of 187 Mobstaz, mentioning his influences like Third Flo’. You must admit, it’s fucking sex songs alright pero di bastos or something. You already know that vibe if you’re into RNB but Just Hush makes it so damn good!
(If)
you don’t like it get the fuck out my space,
Cuff yo chic’ coz she might wanna get down with a pino like me,
Ilayo mo chic mo kay Just Hush, mayn!
6th track for that sexy-get-high song. Lovin’ em beats. Baker Girl
Habang tumatagal,
Ay lalon sumasarap,
Ang tinginan nating,
Dalawa,
Hindi na bibitaw,
Sa gabing gumiginaw,
Nagawa mong painitin,
Gamit ang iyong haplos at ngiting nagniningning,
Red Planet, 8th track on the album that has this uplifting vibe into it. Something local music, in general, must listen. Even a non-hip-hop fan can appreciate.
Chorus: Halika na’t sumama ka papalayo,
Papalipad papunta sa ibang mundo,
Kung saan walang problema at gulo,
Tayo lamang dalawa,
I bet the ladies wouldn’t mind taking off with Just Hush to Planet Mars with this track right here. Kayo lang dalawa sa ibang mundo and I’ll bet on this twice, not only them Tondo Boy songs be surely poppin’ (you damn know what I mean ladies)
9th track Wahim, Walang Himala. This tracks just proves the versatility of Just Hush as he delivered it in his unusual pace while maintaining his RNB style not to mention also the track got a gamer vibe beat into it, not sure why but that beat right there is insane!
Chorus:
Puro salita,
Kulang sa gawa,
Hindi mahalata,
Na totoong,
Walang Himala,
Hinahayaan na pasukin ang isipan,
Nang mga bagay na walang katuturan,
Walang mangyayari kung palaging baka sakali na lang,
GO
11th track featuring G-Fab, the artist behind the track “Alam Mo Na Yan”, (angas!, checkout his channel). Lihis saglit sa bedscene tracks, mayn. Consider this a break-up song.
Girl i need to go,
Girl i need to go,
Kung ayaw mo na sa’kin at ayoko na sa’yo,
Di na kailangang manatili pa ako,
You have to check out the rest of the album for yourself. Nakakaproud bigla maging ‘Pinoy knowing this caliber of talent freaking exists!
If you happen to know Jahiem, Case or Donell Jones and their tracks Just In Case, Missing You and You know that I Love You‘nanditong kaledad ang Flight School Era, na pede mo samahan ng R-Kelly, Usher and Trey Songz vibes but definitely in a whole new level lalot it’s a freaking Tagalog song in the first place. Your kind of album if you want to puff that joint may be, get high and shit but mostly that contagious sexy, alluring songs that will make you want to make love 24/7. Under-rated to many and deserves that mainstream spot but who cares. Mediums are everywhere. Solohin mo nalang to sa Spotify, sabi nga ng ibang commentors sa Youtube, sarap daw ipagdamot sa iba mga ganitong tipo, at ganitong mga tipo din sana ung sumisikat, he already is but Just Hush deserves more. I’m not sure about that comparison with James Reid though, eh?
Tondo boy in the building!

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Raygee Yonge Dreams Review

Raygee Yonge Dreams Review

Another must-listen Pinoy hip-hop EP if you already love Southeast Cartel!. I did a bit of research what does “Yonge” means. It happens to be a street in Canada where Raygee has a lot of memories, to begin with, or where it all started; his journey to the rap game together with the rest of Southeast Cartel and this EP right here pretty much tells us Raygee’s story while at the same time conveying inspirations to many. A 5 track EP yet contains different sides of Raygee. Here’s our quick review of Yonge Dreams EP…
Picasso, the first track of the EP. Just like the Spanish painter, Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Raygee tells how he seemingly create his own masterpiece of rap on the canvas that hip-hop provides.
Yet I bleed in yellow, white and red and blue
Pictures worth a thousand words
Then it’s time to paint a view
Leonardo homie with the hard flow! Raygee is also an audio engineer as well, so he creates his own mixes, beats plus his creativity in his rap, no doubt he’s a Picasso in Pinoy hiphop.
2nd track, Stay Blessed. Very straight forward track. Avoiding the talk shit around you and just focus on your craft and go get that money! Hustlin’
Stay loyal, stay blessed!
Go and get your paper screw the rest
Southeast Cartel won’t stop. They just play it and repeat!

Raygee saying “look at me NOW, yo look at me…” in this third track of the EP, Remember. Reminiscing how geeky he was back in the days, saying he was wack and all of that negativity surrounding him.
My, my, my how the tables are flipped
Coz’ now they be jamming to all of our hits
whoa, whoa, whoa!
Damn, right I say! All of his hard work paid off. As a result, just look at the success of Southeast Cartel and Raygee NOW
But through it all, I persevere
Every time I feel like lost myself
Then I think about all the shit that brought me here
When it all become clear
Remember like, remember your roots, remember what you came for and stick to the “why” you are doing it in the first place. Strong motivational track if you’re feeling down. Remember, when you don’t GIVE UP, you cannot freaking FAIL!
The fourth track, and my personal favorite, Hungry, Gutom in Tagalog. I love the start of the track, that ominous vibe like there’s a stalking wolf pack ready to tear you to pieces, and that wolf pack right there would be Raygee and the rest of the Southeast Cartel.
Me and my homies we hungry
Me and my homies, GUTOM
Almost a hustlin’ and gangsta/hardcore feel track for me parang Quatro Uno Seis, 2nd track sa Black Sheep album (na rereviewhin din namin sunod, daym long overdue pero better late than nothing!) Pa-angasan na track in Yonge Dreams EP? Hungry (Gutom) will definitely be it!

DOIt For

Last track in the EP. Raygee ain’t shit without the fans, he says. Every artist would not exist at all if no one appreciates their talent, not just any talent. A talent that was honed from humble beginnings, hard work and imperfections that will bring into existence this ala Picasso masterpiece. Therefore, Raygee gives a big shout out to everyone who supported his music in this track.
Hindi ka talaga magtataka bakit napaka-unique na rap group ng Southeast Cartel, and Raygee is one of them rappers that makes the crew so lit especially if you get the chance to listen to this EP. He’s not going solo remember and I encourage you aspiring rappers out there to follow him as well because he is sharing tips and tricks in his Facebook page about mixes, beats and all about hip-hop and rap.
Southeast Cartel
Site: http://southeastcartel.com/

Illicit 727Clique ILL CITY 16 Tracks Album Review

727 Clique has an army of Pinoy emcees possessing unique characters with their corresponding rap styles. Illicit’s ILL CITY 16 Tracks Album is one of those albums where you’ll never look at 727 Clique the same after hearing these ILL-tracks.
1st track, Amen. Amen is a formal statement or agreement after a prayer. An almost 2-minute track that narrates this prayer-like song for the common society nowadays. Rich versus poor, the usual Juan that just lives for another day, the strong and the weak. “Master kahit di namix..” Astig na track to start off the ILL CITY 16 Tracks Album.
Ililigtas ung lulon sa ilusyon ng iba
Heneraysong mas lamang ung baba sa gitna
Unahan sa taas, inaangat ang lahat
Pinapagana ko yung utak mo, ika’y alila
2nd track, my personal favorite, Ang Gara ng Mundo. Alam mo ung common slang dati pa na pag sinabing “ang gara”, may double meaning siya na either gara as “cool” or “awesome” sa English or gara as parang “badtrip” ka sa certain situationsParang track na ito, living in this reality is both good and bad. Beauty and beast at the same time. The beat and everything para kang nakikinig ng jazzy track na sarap patugtugin tuwing siesta.
Ang gara ang gara
Di mapaliwanag ang hirap sakyan
Minsan gusto pumara
Kaso ang daming dalangin, hangarin
Gustong matupad simula pa ‘nung bata
Angelic, Ayos lang, BYGMFU (Bitch You Got Me Fuck Up) na pang relationship ish themed tracks. Angelic describing this lovely and “angelic” being his fond of tapos tra-transistion sa Ayo$ lang, where in may be that previous angel did some hurting. We know we’ve been there before kaya mapapasabi ka nalang na “Ayos Lang” matapos na maraming sakripisyo. “Binusog ka sa pag ibig kaso di matakaw“, yung tipong di ka niya nasuklian sa kabila ng lahat? Tapos after ‘neto lahat mag sink in eh BYGMFU agad right, andito ka na sa puntong na realize mo na lahat ng malibitch!
Pero no worries, mapapalitan ito ng saya sa 6th track na Chill Relax. What else do you turn into if you want this said relaxation? Mary Jane, of course.
Ika’y mag chill, relax
Ilusyon lang lahat
Ginugulo ka lang nila
Gusto ka mailang
“Gagawa ng di malilimutan, pedeng ikwento sa apo” parang yung ginawa ata nila Droppout & Rhyne sa track na Wag Ka Maingay 😎 💦 👅 na malamang talgang ‘di kalimot-limot 😝
Ill simula’t sapul…” sabi ni Illicit sa 7th track. Another personal favorite where you can hear how “ILL” is Illicit doing his game in the Pinoy rap scene. Parang fast-paced track na pede mo itulad sa track ni Rakim na R.A.K.I.M na self-titled track wherein you’ll hear him spit na parang pinakikilala niya sino siya as a rapper, same goes with the track, ILL.
Ill simulat sapul
Sobrang angas parang impossible na sapul
Tapos inulit ulit
Isang pursyento lang ang swerte, inulit ulit
Kunin track. An honest track for me and one of my fave, as well where you will discover and differentiate a true talented rapper from not. Yung habol lang ay pera versus sa desire niyang makalapag na sarili niyang likha. Sabi nga, 
Kukunin mo parin no matter what the result is kasi nga you’re loving the journey behind itPanalo ka na dun palang sa situation na iyon.
Pag merong pera, dun lang yung tunay na kalayaan
WORD!
Sabi ko kay Mark kunin namen
Pag merong negatibong payo, wag mo kausapin
Ako na yung bahala sa sulat, ikaw sa beat
Sukat ko yung galing kahit laging kulang sa gig
Marvel movies nga may origin stories bawat super heroes, sinimulan ni Illicit, siyempre meron dinParang track ng Nagsimula lahat saI love the beat behind this track lalo yung blending nung babaeng kumakanta sa background, boom bap style ata ito na naka slow-paced at masarap sa tengga.
Isa pang smooth and nakakalutang na track, “…sinong magsasalba, kung lahat sagot ay ewan..” one of lines from PanalanginPedeng pede mo i-compare sa Lord give me a sign ni DMX kaso pang gobas moments and slow-paced but don’t get wrong with the track, as it packs lessons from everyday lives, man. One thing na napansin ko sa tracks as I listen to them one by one in order, palalim ng palalim and nakaka-amaze how Illicit put them words in one track. A Pinoy hiphop’s prayer ba kamo na hindi naman gospel rap yet it sends chill on your spines? Panalangin is the go-to.
Ako’y linisin, buharin ang mga sala
Sa ngalan ng Ama, bigyan lakas ang mga bata
Kayanin ang lahat, kahit mahirap, madapa pa
Sa pag tayo, alam namin kung sino ang kasama

Naranasan mo naba magka-problema? Akala mo tapos kana, wala ng kwenta, parang naipit sa daan, di maka bwelta, nalibot na yung kalye, dahil kaka-rekta… tanong ni Illicit sa track na Problems. We know, we all have been here one way or another.
Gumagalaw ako ng mag isa, nagsusulat
Kung ano ako ngayon, wala naman silang ambag
Sana dalhin ng musika, awit sa pag gunita
Alalahin ang lahat, kamustahin mo kung mabuti ba
Dimo masasabi, baka huli na
Para sa mga tropang akala ay nalimot
Para sa magulang na laging nakasimangot
Para sa nagtratrabaho para din sa TAMBAY
Yea, sinusulit ang iyong buhay
Fave lines ko mentioned sa taas, daym sampal sa mukha yung “para sa nagtratrabaho para din sa TAMBAY..”, kung tambay ka ata narinig mo un, punyeta kilos na men! Sulitin mo nga naman buhay mo.
One more bone-crushing track hidden in the words of Sarap Isipin. Sabi sayo, as we move forward, them tracks is getting deeper. Parang nahiwalay sa katawan mo ung soul na hiphop part sayo bigla and sabay kayo nagtinginan and napasabi ng “puta, lupit nung linyang ‘yon”. Check them below lines that made me a fan of the track. Eto ung tipong i-di-dissect mo each words talaga, madama mo lang essence nung pinapahiwatig niya from the song.
Meron ka na wala ako, pero di mo kaya ung kaya ko
Natatawa nalang sa nangyayari, seryoso ‘to pag lumagare
Di na bale, pinapakinggan lang nila ung gusto marinig
Hinahalikan pang labas na anyo, jan naka base kung sino daig
Diwa lang ang puhunan ko, pasasalamat nila ung kita ko
Hanggang sa mahuli, na bihag ko
Asan ang pera, bago ilabas
Siguradong patay, ito ang ebedensiya
Takbo na 142 naging sitenta
Malayo pa ang biyahe, pero parang narating ko na
Pamilyar ung pakiramdam at kahit na walang pahinga
And I encourage you to listen to them on the track itself, malupit I tell you, Sarap Isipin, right? and definitely Sarap Pakinggan
15track but not the least, Dati. Reminds me of Bugoy’s line from one of them hustler tracks that says: “totoo na ang milyon na dati nating biruan”. Can’t remember the exact track that has it (mag mamarathon pa ko ‘neto ng Bugoy trackspero it just simply means they both just dreamt of it way back, and now it came true or becoming a reality. Eyes on the price, ika nga ng self-made billionaires.
And lastly, the last track that will leave a final mark for the “ILL CITY 16 Tracks Album”, Illcity6. Malupitang parang outro track, solid. Gusto ko siya i-compare sa 1st track ng E. 1999 Eternal ng Bone Thugs, Da Introduction with all that distorted demonic voices pero with Illcity6, it’s the last track with the same style na parang nagsanib sa iisang boses ung buong 727 dun sa distorted voice na ‘yon.
This album is not for the common, trendy, kinain-na-ng-systema-ng-makabagong-hiphop listener that will rely on the beats ala trap shit and all. This is old school style, a lyrical heavy piece with a modern twist by Illicit that conveys everyday life stories many can relate to. Again, sarap pakinggan sa tengga. Although, you will notice tracks are less than 2 minutes long, ang aangas parin ng mga bitaw, lakas maka-tease! Sa sobrang ganda ng ILL CITY 16 Tracks Album, nakakabitin.
Link to the album playlist here: https://youtu.be/StFTxgCj-pg