#33 - YUNGMORPHEUS - States of Precarity REVIEW

(Go to 0:55 to skip the intro)

YUNGMORPHEUS is a LA rapper and producer who is in the same wave as Pink Siifu and Fly Anakin, both from a sound and subject matter perspective.

States of Precarity exemplifies what YUNGMORPHEUS and his contemporaries have shown in this space, time and time again... smooth and jazzy production mixed with fiery anti-establishment lyricism can be a great combination.

This album is another strong addition to this movement of thoughtful and socially conscious rappers, who opt for a more laid back and less explicitly 'on the nose' lyrical approach... along with a significant emphasis and attention to the aesthetics of the music.

It is a detour from the Talib Kweli and Immortal Techniques of the world that made their message the central focus of their songs, whereas the sound of the music took a backseat and was lesser emphasized. It makes for YUNGMORPHEUS' brand of music to be more versatile, due to the fact that it’s more musically engaging and can be listened to on multiple levels

States of Precarity was created with a distinct purpose in mind; you can hear a sense of very palpable disdain and vitriol towards law enforcement and the US American capitalist society that is powerful, and adds a lot of urgency to the record.

YUNGMORPHEUS does a great job of creating an atmosphere that is smoky, wavy, which fits in with the thoughtful smoked out subject matter. There is a great sense of cohesion between tracks, with nice subtle sound effects and relevant skits that I really liked.

YUNGMORPHEUS showed a strong command on the boards, and on the mic that makes this a colourful and entertaining listen, with a lot of substance in the equation that elevates the album experience.

RMPP Preferred Cut: "1993 GQ Covershoot"

Stream/Buy States of Precarity here: https://rawsh-t.bandcamp.com/album/states-of-precarity 

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