This new offering "1922 Murray Ave" is taken off the studio album “Phase 2” by producer C.Scott, and leads the project down a joyfully jazzy moment of instrumental Lofi.
C. Scott - Phase 2
Pittsburgh’s favorite beatsmith is back with his new project, Phase 2. Packed with rich textures and soundscapes sourced exclusively from sampling vinyl records, C.Scott proves he is well on his way to mastering the craft of sample-based beat production. The whimsically abstract yet deliberate cover artwork handcrafted by Pittsburgh artist Steph Neary is the perfect representation of this musical voyage, providing a sense of journey and self-discovery.
C.Scott holds a solid catalog of releases dating back to the early 2010s, but feels his first official solo LP was Phase Shifting in 2019, making Phase 2 his triumphant return to a fully self-orchestrated expression. This is apparent right off the bat as the intro track plays with triumphant horn blasts bouncing perfectly off the drums and finalized by a few existential questions provided by a mysterious vocal sample narration. Immediately to follow is The Very Top, an undeniable head nodder accompanied by classic East Coast Hip-Hop vocal samples sporadically yelling throughout, officially starting the party. An Imaginative dreamscape of beats follow with some pleasantly comedic moments where, at times, C.Scott himself is the subject of the humour.
The track Do it! feat. Aarie presents the first vocal feature of the album and reminds the listener that this is indeed a Hip-Hop record, as he rocks the party with his undeniable hard hitting yet nimble flow and lyrics that offer lightness and humor amidst the challenges of life over C.Scott’s playfully in-the-pocket production.
Aggression is not lost on this project when the uptempo track So Hip smacks you into a realm of excitement and tension over splashy booming drums and relentless bass tones where C.Scott displays his urge to “juxtapose the expectations I felt were put on me as a 'hip' young upstart early in my career with my current trajectory and pursuit of my own individual sound and direction”.
For those that have been following C.Scott throughout the years, there are some moments they will appreciate, like another rap feature from long-time collaborator, Moemaw Naedon, a house track, and overall, a clear advancement in production techniques.
For those just getting hip to C.Scott, they are in luck, as this project could sit alongside any veteran beat-maker's catalog.
The studio album Phase 2 is out now - https://lnk.to/rgNMMimu
Also in physical format via Soul Slime Records - https://soulslimerecords.bandcamp.com
For more information on C.Scott:
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https://www.tiktok.com/@cscott412
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