In spite of the off-putting 'Golden Era' overtunes - which is a type of nostalgia that prevents any growth in hip-hop in the name of preserving 'tradition' - Dillon Cooper, who attended Berklee College of Music via Jay-Z scholarship, displays his evident dexterity and nuances the Golden Era sound enough (1.31-150) to make this a compelling listen. Nonetheless, you can't help but wonder what his talent would sound like applied to more progressive beat choice.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Dillon Cooper - State of Elevation
In spite of the off-putting 'Golden Era' overtunes - which is a type of nostalgia that prevents any growth in hip-hop in the name of preserving 'tradition' - Dillon Cooper, who attended Berklee College of Music via Jay-Z scholarship, displays his evident dexterity and nuances the Golden Era sound enough (1.31-150) to make this a compelling listen. Nonetheless, you can't help but wonder what his talent would sound like applied to more progressive beat choice.
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