Excursions by The Expert
Straight out of Dublin comes the accomplished beat-maestro The Expert. Inspired by golden-era giants like The Rza, Pete Rock, and Large Professor — as well as new school titans Oddisee, Exile, and Eric Lau — The Expert got his start in the Irish Choice Prize-nominated duo Messiah J & The Expert. In 2015, The Expert broke out on his own with the renowned album Dynamic Drift and collaborations with the likes of Tanya Morgan, Zilla Rocca and Has-Lo.
Now The Expert arrives at Cold Busted with Excursions, a 20-track exploration of smooth instrumental hip-hop for the mind and soul. The album is a laid-back journey filled with intricate nuances and sublime rhythm constructions. There are moments of pensive beauty (“If”) and soulful jazziness (“Vacuum”) as well as evocative Latin-tinged moments (“Firmino”) and splashes of spacey moodiness (“Believe In This”). All in all, Excursions is a melodic trip from beginning to end, suitable for unexpected destinations and extended travels.
Tracklist
| 1. | If | 2:10 |
| 2. | Oh Yes | 1:55 |
| 3. | Believe In This | 2:09 |
| 4. | Ravensdale | 2:06 |
| 5. | Badger Parade | 0:54 |
| 6. | Troubled Soul | 2:05 |
| 7. | Violet Sun | 2:02 |
| 8. | The Drummer | 1:11 |
| 9. | Vacuum | 2:13 |
| 10. | Suede Shoulders | 1:17 |
| 11. | Firmino | 1:44 |
| 12. | Profiteroles | 1:47 |
| 13. | Love Her | 1:19 |
| 14. | Excursions | 2:49 |
| 15. | Z Is For Xylophone | 2:16 |
| 16. | Strictly Floating | 1:54 |
| 17. | Aerial Views | 2:41 |
| 18. | Triple Beans | 1:27 |
| 19. | Shorter Days | 1:24 |
| 20. | Final Steps | 2:20 |
Credits
All Songs Produced, Mixed & Arranged by The Expert
Cover Shot by Davey Sexton
davidsextonphotography.com
Mastered & Lacquers Cut by Misjah@24Mastering
Pressed at Takt Direct via Packaged Sounds
Design by Sebastian Fraye and Megan Kearney
Executive Producer, Derrick Daisey
All Works Registered with Some Cutz Up (ASCAP)
