4NML HSPTL by Open Mike Eagle
All artists intermittently succumb into their own neurosis. An obscure vacuum in between reality and an oppressively reoccurring daydream. A ceiling staring void where etymology and the visible spectrum are meticulously analyzed and deconstructed. The gulf between vexation and inspiration. A hospital that lithium drowning metal patients linger on the verge of enlightenment. An animal hospital. A by-product of the creative process - a mental run-off - experienced by sculptors, painters and rappers alike.
This abstraction is where Open Mike Eagle's new album 4NML HSPTL resides. With a pulse of progressive modern electronic hip hop beats exclusively by Bristol, UK, producer Awkward - one part Electro-Funk, one part Psychedelic future - 4NML HSPTL encapsulates the personal limbo; at all times dichotomous - tense but free-wheeling, unfettered yet restrained. The Los Angeles self-proclaimed 'art rap' artist finds his shine beyond the verge - proving himself a gifted MC for the here and now combining well-paced, dexterous raps with a melodic pop proclivity.
Tracklist
| 1. | Starz | 3:30 |
| 2. | HSPTL | 4:56 |
| 3. | Lesson 23 | 1:41 |
| 4. | Black Clouds feat Megabusive and Finiki McGee | 2:58 |
| 5. | Universe Man feat. Serengeti | 3:55 |
| 6. | Your Back Pack Past feat Has Lo | 3:18 |
| 7. | Debits (Eagle Journal) | 1:23 |
| 8. | 4NML (Korzybskis Lament) | 3:50 |
| 9. | The Financial Crisis That Wouldn't Go Away | 3:20 |
| 10. | Bad News Brown (Gamin Journal) feat Matt Gamin | 2:05 |
| 11. | One Day | 2:31 |
| 12. | Free-Writing Exercise feat Nocando | 4:30 |
| 13. | DanceBill | 2:45 |
| 14. | Self Medication Chant | 3:45 |
| 15. | Cobra Commander feat. Danny Brown (Prod. Kenny Segal) | 2:55 |
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Fake Four Inc. is a record label based in New Haven, CT that specializes in experimental hip hop, indie pop and anything else we like.