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Mustafa Shakir drops a new album, “A Harlem Boi Biopic”

Mustafa Shakir

Mustafa Shakir, the maestro of storytelling through music, presents his latest opus, “A Harlem Boi Biopic.” Following the resounding success of his 2019 album, “Masterpeace Theater,” this new release promises to be nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece.

“A Harlem Boi Biopic” is a 16-track symphony that clocks in at 45 minutes, offering an immersive and captivating experience. Mustafa Shakir, known for his evocative storytelling, takes you on a lyrical time machine, weaving tales of love, struggle, triumph, and the essence of a vibrant era.

Each track on this album is a window into the past, meticulously crafted to transport listeners to the vibrant summers of 90s Harlem. Shakir’s lyrical prowess, combined with his soulful melodies, captures the essence of a bygone era, making it feel like you’re right there on the stoops, at block parties, and jazz clubs of Harlem.

With “A Harlem Boi Biopic,” Mustafa Shakir explores the intricate threads of life, love, and community that define Harlem’s rich history. His storytelling ability shines as he paints vivid pictures through his lyrics, taking you on a journey through the ups and downs of this iconic neighborhood.

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This album celebrates the spirit of Harlem, its people, and the stories that shaped it. Shakir’s artistry extends beyond the studio, making “A Harlem Boi Biopic” an immersive and transformative experience for all who listen.

 

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Saint Escape sets the past on fire with latest release “Look At What You Made”

Saint Escape

Saint Escape isn’t here to reconcile the past, they’re here to torch it. Now, with the release of their new single “Look At What You Made,” Saint Escape have unleashed a punishing, nu-metal-infused anthem that just sounds like an equal measure of reckoning and release. It is loud, confrontational, and honest, exactly what a purging rock record should be.

Produced and mixed by Joe Rickard, Starset, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, the track delivers a tight punch that fuses wild aggression and arena-sized power. “Look At What You Made” doesn’t stop. Rickard’s slick production redoubles Saint Escape’s raw edge rather than sanding it down, and the song takes on a huge, modern rock sound without losing its bite.

“Look At What You Made” is a primal response to toxic authority figures, the kind who kept order through fear, misinformation, and control, and knew where best to leave emotional scars. On “Look At What You Made,” the anger boiling beneath the surface becomes something purposeful, an anthem for anyone who’s been moulded by manipulation and left in its wake. The effect is communal shake-off, a determination not to be shaped by the past.

And lead vocalist Matt Cox provides a threatening, buffed clean vocal performance, of sorts as well, one that’s heavy with anger and determination. There is rage here, but also clarity, a sense that this is less about revenge than about reclaiming autonomy. As Cox puts it, the song is a purge, a reminder that the future belongs to those willing to to take it back. “Look At What You Made” is a testament to strength and newfound independence, it’s further evidence that Saint Escape are bleeding their past into something louder, stranger, and harder to ignore.

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Big O redefines artistic evolution with “When it’s Not Said, But Done” album

Big O

Big O’s “When it’s Not Said, But Done” is a whisper of transformation narrated through rhythm, texture, and space. Across its fifteen tracks, spanning just under forty-seven minutes, Big O sacrifices flash for feeling and ego for essence.

The production feels like an artist who has finally quit chasing something external and is instead listening inward. The flow of the album is methodical but organic, with each track leading into the other as if they were diary entries. On “Free Spirit,” Big O creates a soundscape that embodies freedom in action, with rhythms that propel you forward. It’s one of those rare songs that can be at once contemplative and propulsive, with a slow revelation. And also, “New Found Joy” is an anthem for rebirth.

Big O’s production vision here is sweeping and cinematic, but also intimate. The presence of live musicians gives an organic texture. Jeronimo G’s xylophone on track nine tolls like an intimate conversation, while IB Delight’s saxophone on track ten blows satisfying warmth and longing into the mix. These collaborative moments are the crucial parts of Big O’s unfolding language.

Every choice, from the minimal artwork by Andriyan Robby to the in-house mixing and mastering by Big O himself, is consistent with the album’s spirit of transformational thought. In “When it’s Not Said, But Done,” Big O has created a statement on silent courage. It is an album for those who know that, in reality, real change does not need to be shouted from the mountaintops, but only heard, felt, and lived.

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