Fly Anakin and Koncept Jack$on – The Mandate EP (Side A)

The New Jersey based mastermind GRiMM Doza, laid the gritty, yet surreal production for Fly Anakin and Koncept Jack$on’s The Mandate EP (Side A). Anakin and Jack$on deliver crazy chemistry starting with the adequately named “Troublesome G’s” to “Jefferson’s Crib.” Delivering that nostalgic, yet marvelously modern sound, the EP is nothing short of great work, especially with the duo injecting their buttery flows with their lavish lyrics.

You can hear the major influence from both Koncept Jackson’s last project, Operation LIV LAV which was decidely laid back yet driven by vivid portraits, and elsewhere ave. where Fly Anakin offered up refurbished memories on lucid productions. Combining the most prominent parts of their personas and discography, they successfully delivered on a much desired collab and with this only being “side A,” there’s much more to be excited for on the horizon.

You can buy the album at their bandcamp, MutantAcademyRVA

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@Mutant_Academy – Mutant Academy

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@Grimmmob – GRiMM Doza

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.