Cameron Butler – Godspeed

I hate that Godspeed is such a short work. I hate it!

Now that I have that out of my system, I love Cameron Butler’s Godspeed. It’s unapologetically soulful which is rare in the current decade of Rap as anyone can tell with reactions to the soundscape of Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly. Only about eight minutes, it’s merely a morsel of music for fans to enjoy, which will most likely leave them hungry for more. However, considering that it’s only a compilation of three “loose” tracks, Godspeed being so damn enjoyable while being rather short, is actually a good thing.

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To download the EP, check out his bandcamp cameronxbutler.com/album/godspeed

Fly Anakin – Elsewhere Ave

Fly Anakin drops his latest project, a more personal production from the rapper, Elsewhere Ave. Nothing short of superb rapping, Anakin delivers his best performance on all of the tracks. Much more matured than his last projects, there’s a less cocky tone yet there’s still a brilliant confidence even when talking about his more personal topics. Featuring the ensemble of fellow Mutant Academy members, Koncept Jack$on and Henny L.O., as well as the raw Cameron Butler proving himself to be worth watching and the immaculate Peter $un producing smooth vocals, Elswhere Ave is incredibly flexible.

Ewonee, Nikobeats, Foisey, and Fly Anakin himself produced the beats for the EP, laying down the ethereal soundscape, painting an album-wide picture of old assorted memories passing through the mind of a daydreamer, perhaps invoking the concept of Elsewhere Ave as a reminiscing of Anakin’s life.

Although the Elsewhere Ave is short, as it should be, it feels as complete as a full-length album, which is surprising since many instead make their EPs just a sampler of work to hold fans over. Now is definitely a good time to pick up on the #MutantWave (I’m claiming it!) as Anakin shows us with Elsewhere Ave, that they’re ready to reach new heights.