Hakim Green feat G Simone Doit All and Middy Baraka’s latest release “REAL HIP HOP FOR THE PEOPLE” has the laid back good vibes to start any week off in the right way. The music is easy going, light in nature – the riffs, the beat, the varying moments of audio that come into play – all creatively crafted. The lyrics, on the other hand, deal with the realness of life; the words are honest and expressive of a certain truth, which holds a lot of value. All of this, and the fact that the whole thing has been produced to a notably unique level, gives the track a sound of its own for certain.
The musical backdrop to the song has a great sound, the riffs, the beat, the stop and start nature of the whole thing – the production is creative, and although fairly minimalist, it’s hugely effective. The track pauses and rises up again with style and precision. The hook melody is simple yet memorable, it swings around and lingers in your mind long after listening, and the way the music has been crafted around this crucial moment is impressive and works really well.
The artist’s vocal performance style stands out well among its peers – the sound is fresh, as mentioned, and there’s a beautifully satisfying rhythm to the delivery. Furthermore, the voice itself brings with it all the relevant emotions to carry the concept of the song well. You can hear the passion behind the words, and once you familiarize yourself with the lyrics it becomes even clearer.
The music is great, the more you listen – the more that leading, hip hop-inspired riff leaves its mark, and develops into something increasingly enjoyable and comforting. The rhythm is superb, and the energy of the leading vocal during the verses works brilliantly alongside all of this. The lyrics talk of life, skill, perspective, desire – the honesty and positivity is something listeners will be able to relate to, and everything else is something they can simply vibe to and forget themselves for a while.
The rap vocal that comes in later on adds a new sense of character, a deeper tone, a little more attitude and alternate passion in the delivery – the vocal flow here is superb, the performance is fresh and fits in perfectly with the somewhat experimental, stop-start nature of the beat. All performances throughout are in fact on point, carrying the essence of the track confidently and fitting in well with the general ambiance. The overall effect is that the track is quite hypnotic, addictive even – hopefully there’s plenty more to come.
