TheOtherSide collective, JoSoSick and Logan, make an impressive and confident return to their Lyrics Galore series. After a savage Pt. 1 last year, the pair waste no time in batting back with Lyrics Galore, Pt. 2.
The continuation of this tape presents a variety of moods
and styles – from the minor key plucks of “How We Roll”, to the felt exhaustion
exclaimed on “Washed MCs”, and the patois-tinged lyrical melodies of “Dem Bwoy
Deh”. The finale of this project shows JoSoSick and Logan use the same
instrumental but for two different songs. JoSoSick steps up first with his take
entitled “Nice One”. As Logan follows with his take under “Facts”. These are skippy
and upbeat riddims and incorporate an incredible (presumed) sample, heard at the beginning.
Thus, even with all this intertwined barring; top tier
wordplay and flows; and all-around good records, there is more. Every single
production was crafted by Logan – someone who, along with his lyrical ability,
is a talented producer, engineer and (self-proclaimed ‘learning’) videographer.
To conclude, this tape is excellent – for the two involved
and the grime scene. But to capture the true impressive view of this pair is to
stand back and look at their career throughout this past year. From singles, to
sets, to Grime Originals, to features, collaborations and productions. These
two musicians do a lot – seemingly enforcing a maximum work ethic, whilst creating
a structure, company, organisation and potential empire. From what we know TheOtherSide
produce, record, engineer, film and direct, plus what we don’t. Lyrics Galore Pt. 2 is well worth the
listen, but for anyone seeking ANY type of music career, watching the actions
of these guys will last longer than a 25-minute tape. As they exclaim on “How
We Roll”, “We did it on our own”.
For more updates, find JoSoSick on Twitter and Instagram; and Logan on Twitter and Instagram.
For more updates, find JoSoSick on Twitter and Instagram; and Logan on Twitter and Instagram.