Now this is what I’m talking about! Trap’s been more in my wheelhouse lately, and I’m happy for a new release to come my way. Trap is what was missing in Shuta Sueyoshi’s album, and so I’m approaching this pretty fresh.
Meghan Trainor(‘s songwriter Kevin Kadish) once said “it’s all about that bass.” I couldn’t disagree more: you see, it’s all about that sub bass. This is what forms the backbone of Caskey’s album, powerful and overbearing to the point of distortion in the mix. All other sounds grow organically over this pounding foundation, creating a dank and murky texture as Caskey flows effortlessly over top.
This kind of production has been called “cloud rap,” a new form of hip-hop featuring heavy reverb, haphazard lyricism, and yet another new level of overpowering sub bass. For another example of this kind of music one need look no further than OFWGKTA. It’s surely a millennial thing, but what exactly does it represent? A rebellion against musical conventions, a statement about contemporary society, or is it just an entitled act of laziness? Whatever it is, I like it.
Mike Frasier Music 