This is a hip hop set, but it’s kind of unusual for hip hop. For one thing, at times it gets into mystical territory one doesn’t expect in that genre. Secondly, some of the music wanders into that direction, too. This set would be a great “bridging” concept to get people who don’t like hip hop exposed to the genre, and perhaps interested in it. Yet, it should also appeal to those who already like rapping.

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There is a mysterious kind of magical vibe to the whole song here. That includes both the more energetic section and particularly the really mellow bit of weirdness. This is a cool way to start things in style. It’s unusual to hear this kind of magik lyrical theme in hip hop. You expect that kind of thing to be metal or prog or electronic.