EX2 (ENDANGERED ELEMENTS)- Resurgence ABOLANO RECORDS
With a fully stocked stable of MCs, EX2 is a group composed of super abstract lyricists characterized by superb breath control, vivid imaginations and more than adequate oratory skills. Although it doesn’t follow a strict path or storyline, their 3rd installment entitled “Resurgence” flows well from track 1 to the 13th track and vice versa, keeping the listener interested even after it’s been played through. Having adopted flows every bit as esoteric and labyrinthine as their tracks, the MC’s (Gel Roc, Vyrus, Syndrome & Regret) seamlessly weave their intricate, mercurial cadences with the complex textures of their production delivered superbly by Mascaria.
Aptly named “Resurgence,” this LP brings a much-needed infusion of intelligent wordplay to hip-hop, and moves miles beyond the standard “jewels, guns and ho’s” subject matter that a lot of rappers are mired in. The tracks throughout the album show the precise intelligence in EX2’s lyricism whether it is socially conscious or expressive, and avoids being preachy or sounding too full of their own brilliance, which is a problem some conscious rappers have. Gel Roc, Vyrus, Syndrome & Regret deliver each syllable with irrepressible conviction, a quality that remains a rare commodity in an era of plastic and cosmetic music.
EX2 put the poetry back in hip-hop and the best thing about this album is how passionate they are about their craft. Every track has conviction, and the production fits the themes they embody perfectly. “Resurgence” remains a fiercely creative, defiantly intelligent record that boasts a musical vision on par with many of today’s most inventive luminaries. Each artist shows the intent to create something worthwhile with taking their time to really have all aspects of a track connect and make sense, and their intentions are met. Like the best hip-hop songs, the lyrics stick with you, the production entrances you and each listen provides an opportunity to unravel their language and discover something new. There’s no gibberish cut on here and that’s rare in hip hop today.
Please support EX2 and each artist by visiting: http://www.myspace.com/etimes2 and http://abolanorecords.com/ Bless C73 a.k.a CyPhEr777
Also check out 2 new videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5ViyMkrHk0&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKHRsS1Xar4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
