Hear me out! I’m conflicted, but worry not because it’s all in a good way. You see, Bronx-based artist Charlie M. Daniel has released his latest project, “The Arrival EP,” and I still can’t wrap my head around it. I feel like this EP serves as a loud announcement in the hip-hop scene that another great artist has arrived to fight his way to the top with his rich Bronx Groove sound mixed with his unique take on hip-hop that speaks of relatable themes on growth, life, and struggles in society. With the clear rap along with the simple and easy-to-listen-to-beats and production, these groovy tracks are a great treat for your ears.
The Arrival EP is one interesting project. Listening to it felt like listening to a collection of thoughts and experiences plucked in the depths of Charles through his clear conversational-type delivery through each track. With the added element of interesting beat patterns and synths, this collection sure demands you to feel each line and experience each story through every beat.
Outside serves as an opening track for this EP with its slow-burn beats laced with simple piano notes and paired with synths and deep bass lines, creating a brooding vibe for the track. This is the type of track that stays inside your head after a listen because of its strong and repetitive line that carries this uncertainty and cynical nature of society, specifically many of its issues. It is a powerful track with repetitive and catchy lines and beats. Carrying the banner for Charles’ musicality, this is a rightful opener for his EP.
NYC comes next with its grounded energy, a classic hip-hop track that carries the gravity of Charles’ experience in the city. Composed of sharp lyrics performed through the slow beats and clean production and vocals of the artist, he recalls past experiences and hardships on his hustle of life in the city as a person of color who also leans on the heavier side. This track anchored its strength to its authenticity as it showcases true stories of struggles and survival, making it relatable and empowering.
Finally, the EP closes with We Here, a strong follow-up on the hip-hop prowess from the other tracks. With the added drama brought by its theatrical intro through the vibrant sound from pipes, and then comes the drop, and then the explosive rap. Charles’ writing does shine through all his tracks, this time showcasing his unyielding power to survive and conquer life and the music industry.
Ultimately, The Arrival EP is a perfect soundtrack for those who enjoy music that carries compelling stories through raps and beats. This music is the type that you don’t see every day with the storytelling through the structured and well-written lyrics, the simple beats and synths that combine into one clear and smooth production, and the clarity of the delivery of each line creates this great listening experience for the listeners. This EP is the type that will make you think and, at the same time, will make you groove.
So, if you’re looking for something to liven up your playlist, check out The Arrival EP by Charles M. Daniel, and be sure to follow him on his social media for more! Don’t miss out! Stream and connect to the story.
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Born and raised in one of the 7000-ish islands in the Philippines, a self-proclaimed professional fangirl, with a degree in Biology. She probably annoy the people around her so much for not speaking and speaking too much. A frustrated writer, yes!
