John Sarastro, a seasoned beatmaker and musician, shares his latest 14-track dose of Hip-Hop titled ‘Obsidian Roads.’ The Zurich Switzerland-based instrumentalist describes his album as self-therapy as well as “an innovative ‘Chef d’Oevre’ from a Swiss boombastic producer who’s been flying under the radar.” To expand his fanbase, Sarastro enlists a group of elite East Coast emcees along with some international features representing Canada, and Korea. The diverse selection of lyricists highlighted throughout the album includes Queen Herawin, Uncommon Nasa, Pastense, Warren Britt, Bloodmoney Perez, Lee Reed, and Yo Daddy Doe.
To fully experience Sarastro’s curation of ‘Obsidian Roads’ listeners need to comprehend the definition and influential meaning detailed by Sarastro himself. “Obsidian stands for the mysterious black stone that promises healing and protection from negative energy in various cultures, and roads stands for the cathartic effect of driving. Ultimately a meditative self-discovery through music in a wrecked Oldsmobile on the way to nowhere with a full dose of Hip-Hop blasting out the speakers.”
It’s difficult to pinpoint one or even a handful of tracks that stand out more than the others. Sarastro truly has mastered the skill to deliver a full-length album overflowing with mind-spelling production flawlessly mixed with hypnotic instrumental blends that drive soulful, jazzy, and boombastic sounds. The album is set to have listeners travel into the unknown, yet atmospheric realm of Saratro where instruments and hypnotic soundscapes captivate the mind and soul. ‘Obsidian Roads’ is sure to have Hip-Hop heads digging in the crates for years to come. Stream the album and connect with Sarastro on Instagram and Soundcloud.
