While growth becomes passive and more infatuated with the illusion of metro fashion, Aeon Grey makes a statement of character. Echoing through the culturally barren wastelands of Iowa, his style contrasts the vogue, superficial central Iowa development. In touch with the roots of his art, and a vision for the future based in realistic terms, Aeon Grey is setting the standard for Iowa hip hop. Teaming with Aplus9 Records for his first official solo release, Primate Curriculum is the textbook for the future redefining Midwest values. Originality, integrity, and adaptation are all defining subjects of Primate Curriculum. Let's grow.
Maxilla Blue "The Beat-n-Path Vol. 1"
If someone told you one of the illest rap crews you need to pay attention to this year resides in the unlikely location of Des Moines, Iowa, how would you react? Meet Maxilla Blue: a three-man group consisting of Asphate Woodhavet (the MC), Aeon Grey (the producer) and DJ TouchNice (the DJ, obviously) whose spooky yet infectiously funky debut, The Beat-n-Path Vol. 1, embodies nothing even remotely reminiscent of the farmhouse sheds that may be ignorantly associated with their home state but instead sounds as if it was recorded in the vinyl labyrinth of a dusty New York City basement.
The rhyme schemes of Asphate Woodhavet are at the same time organically sporadic and camouflaged in instantaneous wit as evident even in his choice of a rap alias ("as fate would have it", get it?). "EasyFlowGoodFlowBadFlowInTheWater" is the perfect exhibition of Asphate's infusion of chain link, Black Thought-ish fluidity and the dense narratives you'd hear from someone like MF DOOM. On "M.A.S.H." and "Subluxation", listeners will assume there's at least three MCs dropping lines instead of just one which solidifies Asphate's originality and indefinable style.
Although Asphate Woodhavet is the sole voice you hear on The Beat-n-Path Vol. 1, don't be mistaken...he's no frontman. Aeon Grey's talents behind the boards are equally imperative and is the primary catalyst igniting Asphate's hypnotic mic ramblings. "Hope's Potency", "Slow Footwork", "Strain Game" and "WhoCuz" are Aeon's instrumental moments in the sun showcasing his intravenous connection to vinyl, breakbeats and early '90s Wu-era Hip-Hop. Since 2008 is only more than halfway through, saying The Beat-n-Path Vol. 1 is the best rap album of the year is a bit premature and still remains to be seen. However, due to the consistent and undauntedly profound wordplay of Asphate Woodhavet and the delightful aurality of Aeon's "instrumentaludes", in lieu of the redundant implementation of inept skits, this is undoubtedly the easiest listening LP that has been churned out so far.
4 out of 5
KendredSpirit
I am going to take the camera down to the space so that I can start taking some pictures so you can see the progress we are making.
Short session tonight formatting some beats and maybe recording some rough aeon grey vocals for lead breakfast.
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Maxilla Blue Reviews
2008-08-07 10:59:43 - 1 reply
ArtofRhyme.comMaxilla Blue "The Beat-n-Path Vol. 1"
If someone told you one of the illest rap crews you need to pay attention to this year resides in the unlikely location of Des Moines, Iowa, how would you react? Meet Maxilla Blue: a three-man group consisting of Asphate Woodhavet (the MC), Aeon Grey (the producer) and DJ TouchNice (the DJ, obviously) whose spooky yet infectiously funky debut, The Beat-n-Path Vol. 1, embodies nothing even remotely reminiscent of the farmhouse sheds that may be ignorantly associated with their home state but instead sounds as if it was recorded in the vinyl labyrinth of a dusty New York City basement.
The rhyme schemes of Asphate Woodhavet are at the same time organically sporadic and camouflaged in instantaneous wit as evident even in his choice of a rap alias ("as fate would have it", get it?). "EasyFlowGoodFlowBadFlowInTheWater" is the perfect exhibition of Asphate's infusion of chain link, Black Thought-ish fluidity and the dense narratives you'd hear from someone like MF DOOM. On "M.A.S.H." and "Subluxation", listeners will assume there's at least three MCs dropping lines instead of just one which solidifies Asphate's originality and indefinable style.
Although Asphate Woodhavet is the sole voice you hear on The Beat-n-Path Vol. 1, don't be mistaken...he's no frontman. Aeon Grey's talents behind the boards are equally imperative and is the primary catalyst igniting Asphate's hypnotic mic ramblings. "Hope's Potency", "Slow Footwork", "Strain Game" and "WhoCuz" are Aeon's instrumental moments in the sun showcasing his intravenous connection to vinyl, breakbeats and early '90s Wu-era Hip-Hop. Since 2008 is only more than halfway through, saying The Beat-n-Path Vol. 1 is the best rap album of the year is a bit premature and still remains to be seen. However, due to the consistent and undauntedly profound wordplay of Asphate Woodhavet and the delightful aurality of Aeon's "instrumentaludes", in lieu of the redundant implementation of inept skits, this is undoubtedly the easiest listening LP that has been churned out so far.
4 out of 5
KendredSpirit
New Studio
2008-08-07 08:43:34 - 0 replies
Last night was the first official recording session in the new studio. It is not entirely completed, so the booth was kind of makeshift, but the quality was great. GaiDen came through at about 6:15 after navigating the Iowa State Fair Parade nonsense. We ended up getting kind of a late start, but it didn't make much of a difference at all. He came in prepared for the first 5 songs and knocked them out incredibly fast. Which worked out for the best, because the people next door really got loud at about 8:30 and put a halt to all recording.I am going to take the camera down to the space so that I can start taking some pictures so you can see the progress we are making.
Short session tonight formatting some beats and maybe recording some rough aeon grey vocals for lead breakfast.