Catablog of music V.25.1

02Apr09

I haven’t done this in a while, so forgive me if it’s a bit short. Blogging isn’t like riding a mountain bike..its more like riding a PennyFarthing;figure that one out.

I’ve been listening to a lot of music recently, just rediscovering why it makes me smile, why it makes me think and why it can be the perfect companion. Along the way I have gone back to moments past and picked up some of the sounds that occasionally re-emerge in my consciousness. In doing so I realised why some music has to be left to breathe; sometimes for months frequently for years.

I have found that the rediscovery is often more enjoyable, meaningful and memorable than the initial discovery itself. Rediscovery of music comes with a free prize, the memories of the moments you lived through when you first heard that song or listened to that album.

So let me cut to the chase. I picked up from a pile of scratched CD’s, the sophomore album of Nigerian cum British Rapper, Ty.

Upwards (2003) and in my opinion is the most underrated British Rap/Hip hop album of the decade. I first picked this up the summer before commencing university and for months on end it would jokey for position in my minidisc player with Amy Winehouse’s debut album Frank. As with most that expereince university, the first year comes with many memories and I will leave them as such for the fear of boring you with my expereince.

Upwards, comprised of beats varied, complex and simple. Complemented by poetry, cadence and rap that needn’t be labled “british” only “classic”. On listening to this album again I really feel Ty for whatever reason has let his moment pass, however I remain hopeful that the window of opportunity will come again and his ability to marry potent rhyme and rhythm will rise to the surface once more.

Ty- Upwards (2003)
Standout track: Rain

Unfortunately the track rain is nowhere to be seen on the interweb so a version of the lead single from that album will have to suffice.

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