Beefeaters Can Of Worms EP
Beefeaters are the crew made from the ashes of SFDB's Fleapit. Producer Secondson has been joined by emcee Lilangryman to produce this debut six track EP. As a big fan of the original Fleapit lineup - I wondered how much influence the loss of Junior Disprol would have upon their sound. It seems the influence was large because this EP steps with a different darker and more stealthy vibe. Much of the quirky sampling and arrangement that defined the Fleapit sound have been overtly replaced with a more mature and heavier live sound - the production matching up to Lilangrymans darker twisted lyrical approach. This allows the music to be less of a driving force when it comes to shaping each track and the whole flow of the EP.
For me, the standout track is 'Can Of Worms' a brooding opener where the heavy sound gels best. The emcee flows with nasty panache over a crisp bit of catchy production - some nicely tailored b-lines push across swiping punchy snares. 'Lyrical Largamal' continues with the same lyrical vein but this time across a very simple and less effective melody. The EP contains two guest vocalists Aussie emcee Brad Strut and Canadian Josh Martinez. Brad Strut appears on 'Walkabout' - I liked the production upon the track and it was a novelty to hear an Australian rapping accent - for me the track didnt gel as coherently as it might - I think a more prominent beat might've bridged the gap in style between Lilangrymans aggy style and Brad Strut more loose repetitive mannerisms. The collab with Josh Martinez 'The Art Of Blagging' works a little tighter - their flow and subject matter work up a little lather alongside a nice guitary instrumental.
Overall, I really enjoyed some of the production and the tracks themselves are tight. At times it just felt the main emcee was a little cliched and forcing his curt/coarse/brutal style a little bit too much for my palate. I have no doubt that many heads will absolutely adore this record - its going to be one of them love/hate type EP's. However, you cant front that its definitely a good debut EP from a new strong creative element at SFDB.
- Smiffy | profile
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