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Belfast rap trio
Kneecap
are regarded as pioneers of Irish-language hip-hop, bringing rural dialect into the modern era and incorporating it with urban youth culture. Though they rap in both Irish and English, they are firmly in support of Irish republicanism and freedom from British rule -- one of their most notorious songs is called "Get Your Brits Out." Their songs certainly contain political lyrics, but they're also about recognizing the daily struggle of the Irish working-class.
Fine Art
finds
working with
Toddla T
, a well-regarded U.K. dance producer, DJ, and former BBC radio host. While previous
releases had interesting messages, the demo-quality production limited their impact. No such problem plagues
, an ambitious, richly produced effort which plays like an audio movie -- not a coincidence, considering that
made a fictionalized film about themselves, which won an audience award at Sundance. The album takes place at an imaginary West Belfast pub called the Rutz, which everyone in the community visits -- folksingers, punks, hooligans, clubbers, and some goofy opportunist visiting from England. Opener "3CAG" (also the name of
's first mixtape) features
Lankum
's
Radie Peat
singing over dubstep beats and fiddles. The title track (one of a few cuts sampling news reports about the band) switches from U.K. drill rhythms to banging garage, while the raucous "I bhFiacha Linne" brilliantly flashes back to the early '90s rave era by sampling
808 State
's "Cubik." "I'm Flush" is a drum'n'bass rager, while "Better Way to Live" is a more level-headed groove featuring guests
Grian Chatten
and
Tom Coll
of
Fontaines D.C.
The group sometimes write more introspective rhymes about mental health struggles, but other songs address confusion about the state of the world, disrespect for police, and society's inability to fix its problems. There are also a lot of songs about nightlife and copious drug use, with the bassline anthem "Parful" celebrating the religious power of rave.
is a major step up for
, an already unique group who have finally delivered on their early promise with a bold, relevant statement. ~ Paul Simpson
Kneecap
are regarded as pioneers of Irish-language hip-hop, bringing rural dialect into the modern era and incorporating it with urban youth culture. Though they rap in both Irish and English, they are firmly in support of Irish republicanism and freedom from British rule -- one of their most notorious songs is called "Get Your Brits Out." Their songs certainly contain political lyrics, but they're also about recognizing the daily struggle of the Irish working-class.
Fine Art
finds
working with
Toddla T
, a well-regarded U.K. dance producer, DJ, and former BBC radio host. While previous
releases had interesting messages, the demo-quality production limited their impact. No such problem plagues
, an ambitious, richly produced effort which plays like an audio movie -- not a coincidence, considering that
made a fictionalized film about themselves, which won an audience award at Sundance. The album takes place at an imaginary West Belfast pub called the Rutz, which everyone in the community visits -- folksingers, punks, hooligans, clubbers, and some goofy opportunist visiting from England. Opener "3CAG" (also the name of
's first mixtape) features
Lankum
's
Radie Peat
singing over dubstep beats and fiddles. The title track (one of a few cuts sampling news reports about the band) switches from U.K. drill rhythms to banging garage, while the raucous "I bhFiacha Linne" brilliantly flashes back to the early '90s rave era by sampling
808 State
's "Cubik." "I'm Flush" is a drum'n'bass rager, while "Better Way to Live" is a more level-headed groove featuring guests
Grian Chatten
and
Tom Coll
of
Fontaines D.C.
The group sometimes write more introspective rhymes about mental health struggles, but other songs address confusion about the state of the world, disrespect for police, and society's inability to fix its problems. There are also a lot of songs about nightlife and copious drug use, with the bassline anthem "Parful" celebrating the religious power of rave.
is a major step up for
, an already unique group who have finally delivered on their early promise with a bold, relevant statement. ~ Paul Simpson
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