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<\/a><\/center><\/p>\nArtist: Mello Music Group
\nAlbum: Mandala Vol. 1, Polysonic Flows
\nReleased: January 28, 2014<\/p>\n
Released January 28 via Mello Music Group<\/a>, both Mandala Vol. 1, Polysonic Flows<\/strong> & Mandala Vol. 2, Today\u2019s Mathematics<\/strong> drop as the latest installments of MMG’s new label compilations. Vol. 1, Polysonic Flows<\/strong> is a 20-cut collection featuring appearances from Mr. Lif<\/strong>, Has-Lo<\/strong>, Oddisee<\/a>, and Quelle Chris<\/a>. Boasting musical production from L’Orange<\/a>, Has-Lo<\/strong>, and Oddisee<\/strong> among others, MMG continues to build its legacy with a lineup of fresh, innovative artists creating all-original sound productions.<\/p>\n The first track off of Vol. 1, Polysonic Flows<\/strong>, “Invisible Walls”<\/strong><\/em> (performed and produced by Oddisee) opens up with a revealing narrative by Oddisee<\/strong>; reflecting on thoughts of self-affliction, he moves precisely over chilling instrumentals, unraveling tangibles through his verses and questioning if it’s “a rebel lacking a cause or a cause lacking a rebel\/ so I’ll take what’s mine and transform the date to a place in line\/ with a picket sign that reads ‘I shall overcome when I climb.'”<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n It’s a perfect jumpoff that alludes to the caliber of artistry showcased by MMG. Combining “Poly,” a prefix meaning more than usual or many, and “Sonic,” meaning audible sound, Vol. 1, Polysonic Flows<\/strong> offers a plethora of beats and got-me-pressin-rewind-type of flows.<\/p>\n Standouts on Polysonic Flows include:<\/p>\n “The Lost Nova”<\/strong><\/em> (feat. Mr. Lif & Robinson, prod. L’Orange)- Tranquil jazz instrumentals parlay into explosive wordplay; swift-like “astrophysical lyrical with the gift\/ turn it up, I insist\/ like beats made by dusty vinyl (we design) truth.”<\/strong><\/em> Straight to the domepiece, the hooks incorporate modern philosophy to fuel the track, suggesting: “Life is an endless journey searching for the Lost Nova.”<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “King O.A.T.”<\/strong><\/em> (feat. Yu, Tim Hicks, Charlie Ross, prod. Yu)- The quintessential anthem for success or playbook for upholding excellence (Picture listening to it during your morning work commute or wearing your holy grails like “check me out, I’m nice.”) <\/p>\n “Brick Walls & Blurry Faces”<\/strong><\/em> (feat. Castle & Blueprint, prod. L’Orange)- Offering the wittiest wordplay Mandala Vol. 1 has to offer, the track implores for us to move at “warp speed,” explaining life is short; “The side effect of moving fast\/ is you hurry places\/ and those that you see along your path have blurry faces\/ you never slow down enough to learn who’s who\/ beyond the superficial, until what they can do for you.”<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n “Problematic”<\/strong><\/em> (feat. Yu , prod. Slimkat 78) and “Bracelets”<\/strong><\/em> (feat. Has-Lo, prod. Has-Lo) offer melodic interludes that contrast amongst the heavy verses, taking a step back and reflecting over convincing head-nod-inducing beats, and binding over lyrics like “Mind-shockin, body-rockin, earth-shakin, money-makin, sitting-high, looking-fly, drinkin’ on the best wine.”<\/p>\n “Crazy High”<\/em><\/strong> prod. Oddisee- Oddisee efforts should be applauded here, as his coupling verses and production form a stylistic, systematic flow that resonates throughout Polysonic Flows. “Crazy High”<\/strong><\/em> is no exception, and its spell-binding instrumental might find you formulating your own freestyle or two. Go on, and get live.<\/p>\n “Money Shot”<\/strong><\/em>– chanting “Polysonic Flow\/ raps is legendary” in unision , Self Says , Quelle Chris<\/strong>, Denmark Vessey<\/strong>, and Nic Notion<\/strong> close out Mandala Vol. 1, Polysonic Flows<\/a> with their best, imploring soul claps and money shots, exhaling and ready to deliver more with the upcoming Mandala Vol. 2, Today\u2019s Mathematics.<\/p>\n Likened to the Lao Tzu of hip-hop, Mello Music Group targets the alignment of the soul, offering beats and rhymes, often medicinal, yet always ready to weave its unique, musical tales with lyrical accents that hold a promise for more: “(looking) back to your rear-view mirror\/ it’s fogged up.” Let’s keep it moving and fast forward for more. <\/p>\n Stay tuned for Mandala Vol. 2, Today\u2019s Mathematics<\/a>, also released by Mello Music Group.<\/p>\n