Manchester is a city that has long been associated with music and culture, and has played a part in almost all areas of British music, probably most famously during the Brit Pop era of the early 90’s,however (maybe due to my southerners ignorance!) I had not been aware of much Manny Hip Hop.
However over the past few years the city has been producing more and more artists that are impossible to ignore, whether its the live band party vibes of The Mouse Outfit (and their stellar cast of guest MC’s), the wavey ‘sweg’ of Black Josh , the gritty, hard styling’s of Meany or Mosh Team, or the party starting, sound system inspired Chimpo, Manny has been making serious noise!
Continuing the Manchester onslaught is talented MC Sangy, and his debut release on Room 2 Records, ‘Introspection’.
The 7 Track EP is the second release of 2014 for Sangy (the first being his independently released EP ‘Paving the Way’) and is a solid and well rounded showcase for the various styles and flows that seem to effortlessly flow from his pen.
Throughout the EP Sangy’s confident ,but relaxed, delivery and flow perfectly compliment the organic, smooth beats provided by Manny go – to producers Pro P and Kydro, and the mix of styles and tempos keeps the listener’s interest.
All in all this is a solid release, and there will be no need for the skip button! Highlight’s include the bouncy double time party tune ‘One Night’ featuring Blind MIC and Afro Sam, the lead single ‘Deadline Day’, and the cautionary, rather sad, track ‘Joe (skit)’, the latter highlighting Sangy’s story telling ability.
Definitely one to add to the growing number of banging Manny releases, and a name I will certainly be keeping an eye on.
Words; Chris
Stream and download Sangy’s ‘Introspection’ EP here
https://sangymcr.bandcamp.com/album/introspection-ep or www.Room2Records.com
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