Jelts and Idolize – Tomorrow’s Last Try – Earsweat Records
Right from the self titled opening track “Tomorrow’s Last Try,” you know you’re in store for something special. A subtle piano loop looms over the horizon of this track until the beat drops and volcanic lyrics start to flow. The chorus says it all:
“It’s tomorrows last try and today’s first step
To make something out of nothing
With a simple concept
To embark upon a quest with the skills we possess
We invest nothing but the best
100 percent.”
In other words, they’d rather stay within themselves than be something they’re not. A real basic and effective concept. Its straight forward hip-hop that’s not too overwhelming, melding conceptual ideas with battle overtones. Lyrically both emcees spit back and forth without the lyrics sounding rushed, but carefully written.
The next track “Words” is about words and it’s relation to the beat that backs it. The beat contains ol’ school flavor with a dope nostalgic BDP sample as their chorus. “Timeline” is a nice introspective song about trials and tribulations of staying true to oneself. It’s really a nice concept, and the beat is appealing as well. What’s really dope about this track is somewhere in the middle the beat changes and almost becomes a different song. The tempo is more upbeat and the flute loop is banging.
The next 3 tracks are sick as well with the tight instrumental “Mother Sun” set in the middle of the two.
As we roll along we get to the track “Illiterate Times”; a very vivid and conceptual song. The beat is somber and very relaxed, with some playful vibes in the background. You can hear the conviction in the lyricist’s vocals as they touch on many topics including childhood drama and not living in the past. In other words it’s a very compelling track that needs multiple plays to soak it all in. Touching on the topic of commercialism and how society is jaded and brainwashed by hip-pop, is the in your face “The Way It Is.” The track chugs along nicely with sick wordplay. The banger on this whole album is the dark “Zombie Jesus.” It starts off with a comedic skit and once the beat slowly fades in, you’re caught like a deer in headlights. As your brain absorbs the backdrop, then the lyrics get going, with Jelts and Idolize flipping their gear into battle mode. “Zombie Jesus” is an instant head nodder!
Lyrically both cats kick rhymes with a purpose. No wasted or filler lines either. Each one holds their own and can be compared to other well known lyricists. There are no complexities to each emcees style and delivery and you will become more impressed with their deep content rather than waiting for them to alter their voice or make useless sounds. More sick tracks include “Meet and Greet,” “It’s All Over,” and “I’m So Dead.”
The last 2 tracks are the remixed “The Way It Is” and the bubbliciously up-tempo “Illiterate Revised.” J & I are innovative, brash and honest. Visit them at http://www.myspace.com/wildliferefuge and http://www.wildlifecrew.com CyPhEr777
