The EP Op-1 by Singapore-based hip-hop artist Голос КАА engages you with the effortless power of minimalist hip-hop music. Formerly associated with a Saint Petersburg-based dark jazz project, Fugu Quintet, Голос КАА demonstrates his versatility and innovation with this latest release.
Made with the portable OP-1 synthesizer, Op-1 is quite raw and intriguing for a conventional hip-hop record. Each song has its own message and its own sound, which still comes together cohesively throughout the EP.
The opening track, “Сквозь тернии к страху,” vibes as a reverberant production with an atmospheric backdrop. To that, Голос КАА’s electrifying rapping voice integrates a soulful dimension. Drawing inspiration from artists like Clipping and Death Grips, the song explores how our minds can manifest negative outcomes from our deepest fears.
“Под ноги смотри!” takes you to exotic locations with traditional playful music infused from Vietnamese traditional instruments samples. The juxtaposition of playful, exotic melodies with sharp backbeats and rattling effects creates a captivating blend of sounds. This music harmonizes with the song’s context of hurdles Russian expats go through to adapt in Asia.
Closing Op-1 is “Оператор 1,” a track that seamlessly merges cool, chill beats with old-school hip-hop. Голос КАА’s thick, engaging voice gets introspective and honest about the music business today. The track’s warmth, comfort, and unfiltered authenticity is sure to resonate deeply with you.
Op-1 is a surefire innovative collection that makes Голос КАА a true trailblazer. With its minimalist production, truthful lyricism, and captivating eclectic melodies, the EP leaves a lasting impression to our ears.
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Review By: Naomi Joan