AzraelRapsGood x The Dirty Sample are Content

 

  

Content is the first collaborative project between AzraelRapsGood and The Dirty Sample, but it sure doesn’t sound like it due to the chemistry they exude. These days our fast-paced world revolves around social media and content is the very essence of that. More content from more people is being pumped out than ever before. So much that it's hard to keep track of it all. At the same time, the world is growing increasingly more anxious and depressed. People are unhappy with the modern luxuries they have. The album title serves as a tongue-in-cheek nod to all of that, as this collection of songs amounts to, well, content. Not only that, but as the world descends into digital madness, the cool heads prevail; in other words, AzraelRapsGood and The Dirty Sample are content. 

The vibe of Content is classic boom bap with songs about being dope, self-exploration, and the complicated problems in today’s world. 

Written and Performed by AzraelRapsGood and featured guests

Produced by The Dirty Sample

AzraelRapsGood x The Dirty Sample reach for the "Gold"

 

On the third single from upcoming album Content, AzraelRapsGood provides the counterpoint to the eternal question once asked by Kool Keith: “Is the world made of plastic?” As he notes among his bars upon bars, “Plastic degrades but gold doesn’t fade”, so one should always live up to the gold standard. It’s a 24k message. Be timeless! The Dirty Sample supplies literal back up of this sentiment, delivering a throwback beat that combines boom bap drums and a low bass tone with the most soulful doowop. Ladies and gentlemen, the golden age…

For the visuals, ARGVidz finds inspiration in the title and theme, with AzraelRapsGood rapping good in front of gold landmarks in Vancouver interspersed with several shots of Azrael ascending a staircase as the weather goes from sun to rain. As with the song itself, the concept of the video is simple but embellished with style. 

Written and Performed by AzraelRapsGood

Produced by The Dirty Sample

Video Directed by ARGVidz

AzraelRapsGood x The Dirty Sample - One Size Fits All (video/single)

 

On second single “One Size Fits All”, AzraelRapsGood invokes the hip hop mantra most associated with Too Short: get in where you fit in. “I’ve never blended in with the mix”, raps Azrael as he demonstrates his desire for individuality. Rather than go with the flow, he just says no to the pre-packaged, commodified way our lives (and music) are structured nowadays. Azrael’s anti fake it to make it sentiment is delivered over a chill, moody beat from The Dirty Sample, his plodding boom bap drums combined with piano, violin and bass, plus this one repeating inquisitive Scooby Doo-like “huh?” sample that is way too infectious. “One Size Fits All” proves AzraelRapsGood x The Dirty Sample might be weird, but they think you normal people are even weirder.

The accompanying video takes up a line from the song—“stuck inside feeling like an outsider”—and runs with it. Filmed in Toronto by MadMax and produced by ARGVidz, the video has the Vancouver, BC MC watching the world pass by outside while inside intercut with him wandering around on the outside. Always all alone.

Written and Performed by AzraelRapsGood

Produced by The Dirty Sample

AzraelRapsGood x The Dirty Sample - Dirty Drops of Mud (single & video)

For the first single for his upcoming album, Content, partnered with The Dirty Sample on production, AzraelRapsGood has updated his software and is wired in. “Dirty Drops of Mud” is a gritty ditty built on witty wordplay and multi-layered punchlines that are delivered rapid fire, each concept evolving effortlessly into the next. The song is a lyrical showcase, and it’s immediately evident Azrael raps good. And The Dirty Sample’s beat is also true to his name and the song’s, opening with a muddy bass line beneath a dominating few repeated guitar notes as if someone might be tuning their instrument, and then the drums kick in—heavy!  With their first single, the duo make a splash and now you have dirty drops of mud on your nice outfit.

The accompanying video produced by ARG Vidz has Azrael late night loitering, kicking his raps at some of his favourite 24 hour spots on Commercial Drive in Vancouver, BC. Premieres Jan 31 at 3pm EST...

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