I love good Hip Hop. I'd almost go as far as saying it's one of my favourite genres. Trouble is, there really isn't that many good artists about these days (at least not that I know of). It seems that rappers are stuck in a rut, only writing about how ludicrously rich they are and making tracks that sound musically identical to everyone else's. So when I stumbled across POS, I couldn't believe my luck.
POS' album 'Never Better' isn't just good, it's stunning. POS made his first steps into music fronting Hardcore bands, but soon found his way into Hip Hop. This album conforms to none of the stereotypes that the genre seems so tied to these days with subject matters ranging from politics and government to the various struggles faced in life. POS delivers the vocal in such a way that only serves to further inspire. Musically, the album is diverse, with some tracks being dominated by distortion, rolling drums and feedback, whilst others feature trumpets, gospel style vocals and organs. The track 'Optimist' even features a beat produced with plastic cups, which definately embraces the idea that if it sounds good, then why not? Other tracks such as 'Get Smokes' and 'The Basics (Alright)' also use some very creative sampling techniques which give the tracks an experimental feel to them. Overall the album has a raw and edgey sound which harks back to some of the old Hip Hop ways, whilst incorporating a very Punk Rock attitude.
What is apparent when listening to this album is that POS is not scared of any idea, no matter how different it is to what everyone else is doing right now. He raps about what he feels and has experienced, and you can tell it's from the heart, which is a genuinely moving thing to listen to. And throughout the album not one mention of how rich he is, who he's shot or what drugs he's selling!
Listen to: 'Purexed' (I have to say, this song is one of my top 5 favourite songs of all time)
Sounds like: Inventive Hip Hop with Punk Rock attitude
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