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Album Review: Confessions Of A Ryder

Jordan Westlund — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:00:37 +0000

Confessions Of A Ryder

Ryder Rhodes Artist Background:

Ryder Rhodes, independent LGBTQ HipHop artist from North Carolina!

Album Review Confessions Of A Ryder

The first track on the album titled ‘Tell Em’ starts out with a bang with some great production mixed with a lyrically basic chorus that perfectly fits on the song. The versus on the song do show of some quality song writing though. Next up we have ‘I Ain’t a Bitch’ which starts of with a great flow. The production on this track has less going on then the first track but it lets Ryders lyrics come through. The following track ‘Senorita’ has the catchiest beat and chorus on the album so far. I can see this track being the best live track so far. It would get the cloud jumping to say the least. Waterfalls uses some similar to the first track on the album and it works even better for this track. It is mixed with a simple piano looping in and out through the track and really helps the lyrics to shine through to the front of the track.

Album Review 2nd 3rd

The second third of the album stars off with a song titles ‘Location’ that certainly starts off strong. Ryder has a great ear when it comes to mixing her flow with the production that is used on the songs. Next up we have ‘Lifestyle’ which is an all around fun track! It walks you through Ryders life and goes into great detail and yet again has a perfect flow. The 7th track on the album is titled ‘Hyper’ and the track does a perfect job of starting out slow and easing into a punch where the beat comes through in the perfect way. Even at the end the beat drops back down causing the perfect ending to the track.

Album Review The Final Third

The final section of the album starts off with ‘Overdoes’ which is another track on the album that I think would go off live at a show. “Body on fire, I need a fire hose’ is a great line from the song as well. Next up is the track ‘Nobody’ that I think is perfectly placed on the album as it starts things off slowly to mix up the listener. It strips things down and causes the lyrics to hit on a different level then previous tracks did. The 10th track on the album is ‘Taken’ which has to be my favorite production on the album. The subtle ‘Taken’ singing in the back ground of the song is the icing on the cake for this track. The final track ‘I Don’t Know (Freestyle)’ is a great closer on the album. it sounds like it started out as a Freestyle and then the production came afterwards. You can also check out this track on our most recent Mixtape that was released.

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Album Review: My Next Album

Jordan Westlund — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:00:07 +0000

My Next Album

RickeyDamnD Artist Background:

My life changed a few times over the past couple of years, from a car wreck, to my heart stopping, to believing I was having a child (paternity test result came in a month after the baby was born), to events that landed me in jail through Thanksgiving. And that was all in just 2019.

After being on, and released from house arrest and holding down a new job, COVID-19 hit. Fortunately I had been saving and investing so I’d been prepared to leave work already. I have chosen to make better use of my extended time on Earth by traveling and exploring new hobbies.
On 11/12/2020 I went into the studio for the first time to see what it would be like. Armed with a written freestyle and a cool beat I had just found that day, I met with Juan Rodriguez whose taken me under his wing with his 20+ years of experience; and together we created Special Brownies. I’m Grateful to be able to have made a song, and later create an entire mixtape entitled, ‘My Next Album’.

I’ve always wanted to make music, but just never tried. Imagine had I not gotten a second chance at life? Many times I feel that I am not worthy of such incredible blessings/luck/fortune, and I have Rayshon Jashaé Washington to thank for that! She randomly woke up 2/15/19 at 4am because she felt uneasy and just couldn’t sleep, and gave me CPR in the middle of the night. And that’s crazy luck! Along with the work of God. I am eternally grateful RayRay and my parents Rick & Rachelle Durham.

Album Review My Next Album

The first track on the album ‘What About The Intro?’ is a very cool take at an intro for an album. It it used at a bit of a back ground surrounding the making of the album. The second song on the album ‘Ike N’ Tina’ has a similar start to the into but then quickly gets down to business with the rest of the song. RickeyDamnD is definitely making himself known in this song.

The third track on the album titled ‘Ridin’ takes a much slower angle with both the backing beat and the delivery. It works very well through out the track though. The next track ‘Special Brownies’ packs a punch right from the start of the song. Rickey added some perfect vocal affects to this track that makes each line stand out and hit where it needs to. Next up we have ‘Shake It’ which is clearly a song that would pop off at a live show. The catchy-ness of the vocals combined with beat just works for the track.

Album Review My Next Album: The Second Half

The second half of the album starts off with the track ‘Drill’, which shows off some impressive speed from Rickey. The beat has a subtle approach that helps the vocals to really shine. It also includes (If I am not mistaken) a sound bit from Golden eye which is perfectly timed in the song. Next up is ‘Every Day’ which continues to use a well timed pitch change through out the song that was visited earlier in other tracks and it continues to work on the current track.

Now we are onto the 8th track on the album ’20/20′ which puts a positive spin on the shitty year that was 2020. Everything about this track from the beat to the lyrics fits perfectly for this track. It is definitely an upper on the album and is my personal favorite. The 9th track is titled ‘You’ which is a simple name for a very complex track. There is a lot to the beat in this one and the vocal affects are switched up for this one as well. The whole track just flows well together and breaks down in certain pockets which helps some of the lines to pop even more. The closing track on the album is ‘Special Brownies Kids’ which seems to be a repeat of the 4th track on the album ‘Special Brownies’ but that is fine with me as it is a great track!

My Thoughts

This album was a blast to listen to. It was creative, fun, complex, simple where it needed to be and an all around pleasing album. It definitely left me wanting more from the artist. I will anxiously be waiting to hear RickeyDamnD’s Sophomore album to be released!

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Album Review: Anti-herO

Jordan Westlund — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 18:00:20 +0000

Anti-herO

Big Nic Artist Background:

Big Nic is a 22 year old visionary from the capital of the A, Little Rock. His unique choice of beats is accompanied by his multiple personalities. No two Big Nic songs are alike!

Album Review Anti-herO

The album starts off with the track ‘Kripy II’. Some albums start of with just a clip or a skit for the album but instead Big Nic dives right in with a full track. This track also has a feature that goes by the name of ‘Cris Roccc’. The second track on the album ‘BBJ’ (which is also to be featured on our upcoming Mixtape) is all over the place in the best possible way! Everything from the back track to the chorus to the catchy chorus is just on point. Definitely an early standout on the album. With the third track ‘Go Hard’ it slows things down on the album and has the second feature on the album from ‘Guapo Rob’. The 4th track is titled ‘Rebel Heart’ and definitely has some dream wave elements in it as the backtrack fades in the background of the song.

The 5th track on the album ‘P’ seems to be a simple track but at the same time is packed with so many interesting elements through out the track. The icing on the cake is the guest vocals from 5ive Marly. The 6th track on the album ‘Spinna Night Bag’ starts off with some throw back instrumentals with some newer affects for the vocals. The combo fits perfectly on the track. The 7th track on the album is titled ‘Elevator Music’ is a perfect closer for the first 3rd of the album.

The 9th track on the album titled ‘NFT’ seems to be the perfect intro to the second third of the album. The 10th track on the album ‘bEtTeR tHaN mEe’ featuring the artist 3K Fazo has to have one of my favorite instrumentals on the album so far. They shine through the whole track! The 11th track on the album ‘Big Drop/River Styx’ definitely takes advantage of some perfectly timed pitch changes through out the song that really make it pop.

Album Review The Second Half

The 13th track on the album is lyrically one of my favorites on the album so far. The backing instrumentals are subtle but it makes the vocals pop even more which fits well for the song. The next track is titled ‘Anti Hero Anthem’ which goes over just that and it fits perfectly where it is placed on the album. The 15th track titled ‘Trap Magic’ seems to be the deepest track so far, but with the normal Big Nic flare that I have come to love. The 16th track ‘SYD’ starts off with a big punch as the instrumentals power through. This track is also featuring the artist So3lo which is a great fit for the track.

The next song on the album (17) is titled ‘Pressure’ and is an all around solid track. Everything from the flow to the instrumental just works great. The 18th track titled ‘Fidgeting’ has a feature by the name FNO 6 and is my favorite track with a feature on the album for sure. The change from Big Nic to FNO 6 is just pleasing to the ears. Next up we have ‘AWARD’ which has a great sample on it that plays throughout the song and makes the track really pop when it needs to.

The final three songs on the album start with ‘Contradiction’ which is another favorite of mine. The whole song just feels like a story that you want to continue to hear. The 21st track is an Outro that has so much to it that it feels like a stand alone track. Big Nic could not have picked a better closer for this album than ‘Humility’. It is filled with a mix of a voicemail from his grandma, some great instrumentals and a final vocal closer from him at the end of the track.

My Thoughts

All in all this was another great album from Big Nic. It showed a lot of growth from the artist but at the same time kept the wild, unique, and catchy style that we know so well from Big Nic. I would highly recommend giving this album a listen!

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Album Review: This is Just a Simple Song

Jordan Westlund — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 19:00:10 +0000

Hyde Park

Hyde Park Artist Background:

Stevens’ career began early; he released his first EP Lost and Found (2009) when he was a sophomore at the University of Connecticut. Since then, he’s gone on to perform and record as both a solo artist and as a member of the indie rock collective The Condescending Foxes. As indie pop artist Hyde Park, Stevens draws from a diverse set of influences such as David Gray, Belle and Sebastian, The Magnetic Fields, and Nick Drake to create a seamless blend of folk, pop, and electronica paired with a concise, heartfelt lyrical style. As a performer, Stevens is regularly found on concert and theatrical stages in Boston and New York City.

In addition to This is Just a Simple Song, Hyde Park released a companion film Sing a Simple Song – Live at The Record Co. last December. The film sees Stevens reuniting with musical collaborators Chris Anthony (drums and percussion) and Drew Bligh (bass), as well as David Anthony (guitars and vocals), David Knox (keyboards and vocals), and Evan Lynch (cello and percussion) to perform the entire EP front to back.

Album Review This Is Just A Simple Song:

The EP starts off with the opening track ‘Judy In Madrid’, which instantly puts you in a bit of a day dream state with its infectious melody. The song it is broken down into a few key instruments that flow together so nicely throughout the track. The second track on the album ‘Guy and Girl’, is the first song on the EP that includes a feature on it. Her name is Mary Stottele and she brings a great energy to the song as the two of them harmonize through the track. The story of the song is laid out perfectly through the lyrics.

The third track on the album ‘The Insomniac’s Lament’ has a slow, but beautiful beginning that is accompanied with violin that cuts through the track. Through out the track Hyde Park adds a vocal effect that is truly the icing on the cake. It helps the track to form a perfect package for the listener. The fourth track on the album ‘The Artist’ adds another feature to the EP. This time Dave Anthony joins the track. After the subtle introduction the vocals start in with a reverb effect that helps piece together the flow of the song in a great way!

The fourth track on the album ‘Heathcliff at the Prom’ starts of with only a drum and then eases into some other instruments and it makes your mind wonder from the start with the soft melody of the track. Hyde Park takes this track to show off a bit of his vocal chops as well. Both, Lyrically and musically this has to be my favorite track on the album. The fifth and final track on the EP is titled ‘Desire Lines’ and it is beautiful from start to finish. The subtleness of Hydes Parks voice in this track shines in the best way. It makes it the perfect closer for the album. It feels like the end of a story but at the same time leaves you wanting more from the artist.

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Album Review: Love & Otha Drugz

Jordan Westlund — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:00:03 +0000

Love & Otha Drugz

This Months Review

We are very happy to bring to you our Afton artist album review of ‘Love & Otha Drugz’ by AceMan. We recommend this album to anyone that is looking for some new Hip Hop to add to their music rotation.

AceMan

AceMan is an artist that truly represents the Carolinas. Coming up in the Charlotte metropolitan area. He’s spent the last few years perfecting his craft and building a name for himself, while trying to blossom from the tough Carolina soil that has produced very few stars. “Love & Otha Drugz” is his latest project.

Love & Otha Drugz

The opening track ‘DaBaby Wit A Check’ has very short period of time with instrumental only before the lyrics start in. They pack quite a punch as the lyrics roll over the beat. You just can’t help but bob your head to it.

The second track on the album ‘New Shit (New Mindset)’ (which actually is on our upcoming Winter Mixtape, so you can check the song out there too). The beat is similar to that in the first track but also unique in its own way. The lyrics flow effortlessly through out the track and even has a great feature from ‘Heff Dalegend’.

The third track on the album ‘Marrie 2 The Game’ starts off with a beat filled with a strong synth sound and branches out from there. The song paints a perfect picture as his lyrics flow over the track with one of my favorite lines on the track being ‘I been spittin fire for an hour got my throat hot’.

The fourth track on the album titled ‘Can’t Take It Wit Me’ almost feels like a different genre with the addition of the instrumental. It seems to have almost a dream wave feel causing the lyrics to cycle in and out perfectly over it.

The Middle

The 5th track on the album titled ‘Let Me See It’ starts off with one of the strongest hooks on the album so far. The production on this track is also my favorite on the album so far. It adds a bit of mystery feel to the track that works very well with the vocals.

The 6th track on the album ‘Only Fans’ would have to be the club anthem for the first half of the album. It would fit very well playing through out the speakers at a club event.

The 7th track on the album titled ‘Help Interlude’ starts off with a perfect interlude instrumental but then switches things up with the help of some cool vocals. The tempo is even changed up through the songs which ads some cool layers to the track.

The 8th track on the album titled ‘Club 4 Aces’ leads with some awesome synths that tremendously help drive the beat through out the song. A combination of that and the vocals makes this song my personal favorite on the album.

The End

The 9th track on the album titled ‘Met Her In Miami’ ads quite a different flow than the rest of the album did when it comes to the tempo. The lyrics help paint a picture of a story that the artist is telling the listeners about.

The 10th track on the album titled ‘Married 2 The Money’ includes the second feature on the album ‘Taydachief’. The instrumental for the album has a bit of an 8 bit feel which works very well for this track. AceMan definitely changes up his flow a bit on this song and with the combination of Taydachiefs unique vocals it all creates a perfect package for the listener.

The 11th Track on the album ‘Told You, Showed You’ almost has a menacing feel when it comes to the beat, but sprinkles on some up tempo lyrics during the versus which just works for the song. The chorus for the track repeats ‘I told you, I showed. I told you, I showed you’ with some perfect vocal effects.

The 12th track on the album titled ‘Gone’ makes you think it is going to be on the slower side in comparison to the other tracks but quickly speeds up when the lyrics hit. ‘When I level up it aint no looking back, I just want the money with no strings attached’ would have to be my favorite line on the track.

The final track on the album is titled ‘Burry Me A G’ and it has one of the strongest starts to a track on the album. It almost sounds like a beat made for someone before they go into a boxing match, packing a huge punch as it flows through the speakers. At some points it over powers the lyrics, but right when think it is taking over too much the chorus hits. Which makes the chorus lyrics stand out even more, in the best possible way.

After my first listen of the album I can’t help myself in wanting to dive back in and give it another listen. The album is filled with some very strong tracks! Both lyrically and with the production this album feels very solid! I highly recommend this album to anyone that is looking for some great music to add to their rotation.

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Album Review: I Want It All

Jordan Westlund — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:00:12 +0000

This Months Review

We are very happy to bring to you our Afton artist album review of ‘I Want It All” by BoobieBlood. We recommend this album to anyone that is looking for some new Hip Hop to add to their music rotation.

BoobieBlood

Rasheed Abdullah goes by the stage name Boobieblood. He is an up and coming hip hop artist from the Minneapolis area and has been working with Afton for a couple years now.

I Want It All

The EP ‘I Want It All’ starts off on a great note with the first track titled ‘In Advance’. Starting with a solid beat that is simplistic in the best way. He makes it very clear is is not in it to make friends with the catchy chorus from the first track “Tell them suckas I did not come to make friends. You want a feature? Tell them, pay me in advance”.

The second track on the EP titled ‘Watch Out’ has a completely different take than the first track. Through out the track there is not an obvious chorus to it which makes the track all that much more interesting. Almost as if there was too much to say in the track to fit a chorus into it. The beat is softer, but has a lot more going on in the background of the track which works great in conjunction with the format of the song.

The third track on the album titled ‘Champion’ has the most infectious beat for all the tracks on the EP so far. It helps the lyrics flow through the song with ease and make the chorus pop even more than it would with a different beat. There is also a lot of truth in this track as well. Dissing on rappers with the lyrics: “a lot of rappers out her rappin bout the same Sh*t”.

The Second Half

The fourth track on the album titled ‘Fastlife’ is the first track on the album that has a feature on it. The song is featuring an artist that goes by the name ‘Chuurrch’. The beat for this track has a similar tempo to the one from the first track and it works great in this song as well. One of my favorite lines on the song (and the whole album really) is “I hear some N***s made a hit, that shit aint gonna last. Cause it sound like other N***s and they all trash”.

The fifth track on the album titled ‘From Nothin” starts off with a bang. The lyrics fit perfectly with the theme of the song as you can hear the emotion pour through the lyrics: “I’m fed up with that fake s**t, now i’m about to go ape s**t”. The song can easily be an anthem for so many listeners.

The final track on the album titled “Man of My Word” starts off with a soft intro beat that gradually shifts into a banger. Boobie shifts effortlessly with different flows through out the track. One of my personal favorite lines on the track is “I am a man of my word, everything that I got, I had to get out and earn.” Boobie makes it very clear with this line that he worked hard for what he has and he is here to stay.

All in all this EP (I Want it All) is very solid and it left me wanting more. I am excited to hear the full album from Boobieblood. Be sure to keep an eye out for his new music as it drops!

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Album Review: Graham Crackers & Applesauce

Jordan Westlund — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:00:59 +0000

**Highly Recommend**

Caloe

This Months Review

We are very happy to bring to you our Afton artist album review of Graham Crackers & Applesauce by Caloe. We recommend this album to anyone that is looking for a new Hip Hop EP to listen to.

Caloe

Caloe is an up and coming Hip Hop artist from Tampa Florida. This 20 year old artist brings words to the picnic table he crafts. This grouping of songs displays the artist’s charisma and reason why his fans love him.

Graham Crackers & Applesauce

Starting off with the album art it really helps paint an obscure picture for what is to come with the EP Graham Crackers & Applesauce.

This EP starts of strong with the track ‘Pause’. It is produced by ProLee93 and definitely has some lines to remember along with many great references. It even has a reference to the artist Avril Lavigne as well as a great Simon and Garfunkel line: “Simon and Garfunkel made me Pancakes, I wanted Waffles”.

Track number two is a well places interlude that is straight out of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer.

The 3rd track on the EP is titled ‘Fles’ which is produced by Hood2Handle. The slow production flows very well with the quick lyrics in this track. Right of the bat Caloe starts off with a bang spitting lyric after lyric in this track. Just like the first track it is full of great references “Skrillex” and even “Jaws”. My favorite line in the song would have to be. “Stole the Heart of Brie Larson got charged with Larceny it’s very hard to speak.”

The Second Half

Track 4 is another well places interlude titled ‘Intro (Clutter)’.

Track 5 titled ‘Disparage’ which is produced by CHill. The production (like track 2) fits very well with the lyrics that Caloe is throwing out on this track. The chorus is very simple ( I’m upset that I’m so obsessed with everything 2x) but works very well with his complex lyrics in the versus. My favorite line in this track would have to be: “You have my emotions swimming like Ryan Lochte, I’m locked, trapped in travesty no one understands me.”

Overall this was a great EP that left me wanting a little bit more. It was full of strong production and ever stronger lyrics that pack a punch. I am excited to see the next album from Caloe.

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Album Review: Cold Sirens

Jordan Westlund — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 23:15:54 +0000

**Recommend**

This Months Review

We are very happy to bring to you our Afton artist album review of Cold Sirens by the Patrick Lew Band. We recommend this album to anyone that is looking for some great garage rock music!

Patrick Lew Band

I am Japanese and Taiwanese. Born in 1985. San Francisco native.
Musician, actor, artist and TV lover. I play hard rock in a local
garage band. My music is Patrick Lew Band/The Steel Lions/Crazy Loser in a Box and right now you are viewing my story on social-media.
Please to meet all of you!

PATRICK LEW BAND (PLB)

FORMED: 2001 in San Francisco, CA
DISBANDED: 2019

YEARS ACTIVE: 2000s, 2010s

GENRES: Hard Rock, Grunge, Brit Rock/Britpop, Pop/Rock, Punk Rock, Heavy Metal

BAND LINE-UP:
Patrick Lew (劉冠達): Guitar, Compositions, Lead Vocals
Madeline Lew (劉凛和): Representation

RELATED BANDS: TheVerse, Crazy Loser in a Box, The Steel Lions,
Pleasure Gallows, The Tortured, Lewnatic

Cold Sirens

This album starts off strong with the track “unfabulous’ which is actually quite fabulous and starts the album off with some interesting progressions. The second track dives in with some great leading Synths and is quickly followed by some groovy Guitar sounds through out the rest of the track.

The third track on the album “If You Don’t Love Me” starts of with the first vocals on the album: “I’ve got no love for you B***h” and quickly picks up the tempo of the album with some awesome Guitar riffs. The fourth track “A Fire Inside” changes the layout of the previous songs and sticks to a more vocal heavy track and it works! The 5th track on the record is a short intermission into the second half of the album and has some fun vocals on it.

The second half of the album starts off with “The Good Lady, Pt 2. Which seems to be a sequel to a song on the bands previous album titled ‘Oakland’. ‘Pain and Glory’ is the next track on the record that brings back the vocals on the album in a great way. It would also be a really fun live track to see them perform!

The 9th Track on the album ‘Sweet Emotion’ uses some great samples and starts off with an awesome vocoder effect. The track is very strong through out and ends with an epic Guitar solo. It is my personal favorite on the album as well. The closing track on the album ‘Blonde Haired Jane’ is the perfect closer to an album. It gradually picks up the tempo through out and ads some more awesome vocal affects. The album comes to an end with the final words “That’s it, yep yep.”

Thanks for sticking around for our album review of Cold Sirens. After giving this album a listen I will definitely go back through some of their other albums and give them a spin. Awesome work!

Album Review: The Difference 2

Jordan Westlund — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:45:55 +0000

**Recommend**

The Difference 2

This Months Review

We are very happy to bring to you our album review of The Difference 2 by Big Nic. This one we recommend to anyone looking for some fun new Hip Hop. This is our second review for Big Nic so I am extra excited about this one.

Big Nic

My name is Nicholas Nash and I come from Little Rock, Arkansas. The city is already rough but I come from one of the roughest parts of the city. I don’t let this bring me down though, i actually use this a hard motivation to make it out of where I came from. I’ve always been into music, remixing songs I would hear on the radio in my journal. I didn’t record my first song until the 9th grade with some friends in the library. Ever since then I’ve tried my hardest to make music that others can enjoy. I have always had to work to get mine, I didn’t have my first pair of Jordan’s until 9th grade. I bought them(as well as the rest of my clothes and shoes) by selling chips.

The Difference 2

This album starts off with a punch with the title track ‘The difference3’. Where Big Nic shouts out with his familiar catch phrase ‘Yadigg’. The track is filled with some funny references including one about R Kelly. The second track ‘Nic Cage’ has the first feature on the album brought to you by Tremor J. The third track on the album ‘Dnob’ (which is actually on our Winter Mixtape) was added to this album as a remix instead of the original version. It has some cool new affects as well as a new feature.

The 4th track on the album ‘Nic Cannon’ is full of some great references and is carried by a catchy hook! Big nic definitely has a way with catchy hooks without over using audio effects. The 5th track is a great transition to the second half of the album that is made into an entertaining skit. Which leads us into the 6th track titled ‘Nic Nac’. It has an awesome instrumental that drives the song through out. It also bring listeners another catchy chorus on the album.

The 7th track which includes another feature ( BG Nimani ) is titled ‘Nicole’. It leads with a bit of a dream wave feeling beat and some fun vocals! The 8th track on the album has some samples from Nic Fury straight out of the MCU. The beat in this track is simple but it lets the lyrics come through in a great way for the song.

The final two tracks on the album ‘Nic Jr’ and ‘The Difference 4’ are great closers for the album. With ‘Nic Jr’ slowing things down a bit and picking things back up again to end the album with ‘The Difference 4’.

Big Nic

Thanks for reading the album review for Big Nics album The Difference 2. Be sure to keep an eye out for him as he continues to put out solid albums. And be sure to check out our album review for his album ’19’ HERE if you missed it.

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