UW HipHop Music

Whattup Yall? This week you better GETBACK. Rafael Casal’s Monster LP belongs in your iTunes Library. And I think you’ll see why after you peep this week’s track. Feeling it? Well lucky for you, Mr. Getback is not only talented but he’s generous. Download the whole album now.





Artist: Rafael Casal – Mr. GetBack
Song: Guillotine (from the Monster LP)


REVIEW

Lyrics: When this song goes Top 40 we’ll hear the hood AND the suburbs (and probably everywhere between) screaming “YOU’RE GIVING ME THE GUILLOTINE!” Rafael captured the meaning of catchy hook with this one. The first line you hear will make you wanna sing a long. This song will please both our music majors and our hip hop heads. The double time delivery is perfect for this beat. But what I am most impressed with is Casal’s ability to connect his story of heartbreak to his LP’s concept of monstrosity. Did I already mention you can download his album for FREE?

Beat Choice: Definitely the right one for this song. The drums drive the feeling of the song and the synth sounds amplify the pop-ish sound of the track. But don't get it twisted. It may sound Top 40 but can’t be mistaken for anything but Hip Hop. Peep the hi-hats.

Music: A lot to talk about here. Casal’s suprising yet astonishing voice seals the deal for me. I mean, yeah he can rap his ass off, but his voice is SO original. I’d say there’s no other voice like his in hip hop right now. Originality and talent tend to produce great results. His harmonies could make a tone deaf person sing in key. But the most impressive part is in fact his range. We’re talking an emcee who hits high notes like Mariah Carey. Okay, not quite but when was the last time she spit a hot 16?

Point: Let’s be real yall, everyone knows what it’s like to lose a romantic partner. Seems when Mr. Getback got cut off last time he had some time to reflect and write.