PFM & IRON ORA- POMEGRANATE SUNSET
Hoverock Records
We may be only five months into 2012 and seven months ’til the end of the world, but I’m going to say this now- Pomegranate Sunset is one of my favorite albums this year. Hip Hop is worldwide and is all about diversity. But many get it twisted; still, to this day Hip Hop has mostly been all about the newest catch-phrases and how one looks and what one owns, but ultimately what true fans still want is music with spirit; music that is from the soul and PFM & Iron Ora’s debut album is just that. PFM and Iron Ora are emcees (and producers in their own right) from the Miami Dade area, who keep it real without glorifying ignorance. They artists who stay humble and just make tight music.
This album represents everything that’s right about Hip Hop on any level. Comprised mainly of two emcees, you get extremely gifted artists instead of one lyricist being more dominant than the other, which has been a main issue when it comes to rap duos historically. Each has a distinct style and play perfectly off one another. The only similarity is that they are equally aggressive lyrically. When listening to this album, you won’t forget the linguistic styles of the title track “Pomegranate Sunset,” the smooth jazzy vibe of “Space,” the thunderous boom bap of “Degenerate Matrix” and the upbeat, Halloween-themed “Zombies Ate My Neighbors.”
Once in a while, an album comes along that’s an unexpected breath of fresh air and in the end, it really doesn’t matter what the genre is, as long as the vibe is dope. It’s hard to put into words what’s so nice about losing yourself in a release like “Pomegranate Sunset.” It’s the same kind of vibes I get from listening to artists like Organized Konfusion, Boot Camp Click, Mannish, Souls of Mischief or modern artists like The Heart and The Brain (of Central Florida) or the Mudkids (Indiana). Truly gifted individuals being paired with just the right music so that you can forget yourself and enjoy their verbal and audio gifts is what this art and culture sorely needs. The album stems from an inner sense of artistic bliss, the joy of expressing something that’s more than just poetry or moods. The beats are hard, crispy, bouncy, and I can’t imagine anyone not wanting to nod or blast this at home or in their mobile units.
Please support this LP and Hoverock @ http://pfmandironora.bandcamp.com/. Bless C73Eternal
