Music Review for Mumbz- I’d Rather

“Mumbz fortifies a heavy-handed dose of hip-hop that will make you wondering why there isn’t more material. “I’d Rather imposes heavy-handed samples right off the bat with slamming 808s that will be sure to knock out your stereo deck. This is not something that you will catch in your mainstream playlist, but definitely something original that hip-hop has been lacking and NEEDS. The album is simply original in a way that utilizes old school sampling techniques and classic synth chord progressions to create a cohesive, novel sound. All the synthesizers are lush and will fill up your headphones without an inch of headroom to spare.

The flow patterns, melodies and deliveries each artist possessed on the tracks were extremely innovative and created exciting dynamics as the track progressed. Mumbz is a lyrical wordsmith and almost all the bars he spits on the microphone become fire when infused with his pristine production-style. I really liked the analogue warmth of the samples on the album and it brings it back to the Golden Age of hip-hop where saturation from analogue tape and outboard gear were prevalent. The production on the album was great as well with excellent utilization of panning, delay effects, and reverb. The snaps on the snares and percussion were amazing as well – the breaks hit perfectly with the bass lines and vocals.

I can tell Mumbz takes a lot of time perfecting his music and will not release anything without making sure all his levels, compression and EQs are on point. It takes a lot for an artist to put in that kind of commitment but it is definitely apparent with how carefully orchestrated the album panned out in the final product. Check out Mumbz’s new single in stores now on multiple music platforms (digital and tangible)- if you want to hear renowned pioneering and conscious hip-hop music that is pushing this genre back in the right direction! “

By Carson Lee