A wonderfully moody hip-hop success from Mr Pigeons, Ivory enthralls in its dark, textured musical backdrops and poetic vocal drive — consuming with a debonair delivery that either approaches or embraces spoken-word. The Netherlands-based artist crafts a masterful blend of intriguing soundscapes and lyrical introspection, within relatable explorations of love, resilience, and the human experience. The atmospheres envelop throughout, from the cavernous rhythmic propulsions within “Tacha Soul” to the riveting finale “We Winning,” which delights in its late-night blend of jangling guitars and glistening effects.
Ivory commences with a standout track in “Black Moon,” lyrically referencing anchors, motion, and an overall sense of stability within a whirring synth pad. “Plunge in and dive,” the vocals beckon for exploration amidst water-like effects and bird chirping, invoking a tropical embrace. “Ivory Coast” is another notable success, contemplating on evening-time dreams within clanking guitars and tick-tacking percussive hypnotics. Mr Pigeons’ Ivory offers an abundance of quality, atmospheric hip-hop.
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“Black Moon” is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Hip-Hop. Stream the playlist below:
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
