Cyne “Automaton”
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
The initial blurpy synth sounds suggest a detour into Anti-Pop territory for Cyne, but then the skittering hi-hat/drum and walking bass enter and recontextualize the sound into a Roots-worthy vamp. Two white boys from Florida twiddle the knobs for West African MCs Akin and Cise Star, who contribute casually delivered and relentlessly positive rhymes, including an always-appreciated handclap breakdown on “Autotomaton” (mp3). The production model throughout Evolution Fight is spare and devoid of fluff, especially refreshing in a genre where kitchen sinks are often missing from recording studios’ break rooms. Unfortunately bound to be ignored during the next months of Kanye-mania, Stylus made a valid point in considering Evolution Fight for hip-hop album of the year.
Buy Evolution Fight here.
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