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A critique on the album “2Pretty4HipHop”

A critique on the album “2Pretty4HipHop”
by Yousuf Tilly

Having a more affable relationship with the artist, I was struck mostly by the new dimension to his personality that I’d just stumbled upon. A few moments before playing the CD, I remember thinking that he had a good voice and I’d be interested to hear what it would sound like in song. I must admit that he did catch me by surprise!

When you meet a man who’s clean-cut, precise and passionate you hardly expect to find him in angst; my thoughts finding their way to a dinner table where he himself made me aware, only hours ago, that he had nothing positive to say about the music industry or the quest toward conquering it. While he sat there, next to me quietly imploding, he was still polite enough to not show me any of that despair. It was then that I learnt that of the real artist and the faith that lie within. I’ve come to respect courage in a very special way and when you listen to the lyrics of “2Pretty4HipHop”, you will find a faithful and true artist. Sean does have soul, as he raps in the title track and I do believe that the greater experience of his music will fill you positively. He has composed some phat melodies and has a sound that delivers, well, music to your ears!

I find that rap and hip-hop these days is rather manufactured and although there are a few gems amongst the plethora of music that comes out of that camp, it essentially misses a very personal connection with the audience that its founding roots had established. An audience is responsive to media mostly by the way that they are able to relate to it and having been built on sentimental roots, hip-hop even more-so, is able to chant ideals that audiences unwittingly aspire toward. It follows then to question that if hip-hop is a socially-empowering voice, where does it find a place for bitches, blunt and bling-bling amidst the declining social landscape that’s painted in almost every song?

If you looking to add color to that bleak commercial picture, “2Pretty4HipHop” is for you. It is hip-hop; it speaks to people and is true to the art yet has its appeal to thugs! There are no hidden agenda’s in Sean’s music and I think that theres a sound in there for just about any of the aficionado’s of that genre.

The tracks are back-dropped with smooth grooves and good bass which will keep you rocking on the floor or if you prefer, even in your seat. The songs are well arranged and take you on a trip highlighting the artist and his mood effectively. This makes the album suitable for a number of occasions and very listenable indeed; sadly for the skip-o-holic’s!

I found most interesting the melodies which were an interesting mix of instruments and sounds that delivered a very comfortable fusion versatile to popular, R&B and hip-hop listeners alike. Essentially though this album is certainly hip-hop and it does the genre justice, something you can’t miss even in the low-riders featured in the flashy presentation.

The title track goes down well and has a definite global flavor. Based on the media-mantra that appearance is everything, it takes listeners on an introspective trip that yields life’s largest lesson in truth; to simply be you. I quite got in to “Stay on the run”, which I believe is not short of success on the airwaves but I also particularly enjoyed “Made in Uitenhage” and “Bushy on ya”. I especially relished ‘Never’, which is a soulful reggae tune featuring the voice of Wendy Gaillard; a very nice ensemble indeed.

I would imagine that it takes an extremity of talent for one to have faith in his ability the way Sean does and it is through his written word that the true artist emerges, bare to audience. The lyrics really make “2Pretty4HipHop” worth an encore and if keepin’ it real aint all dat, than I just dunno whud iz?