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Omari Lyseight's 'Digital': A Soulful Sonic Journey
3 Aug
Summary
- Omari Lyseight's 'Digital' album blends grime, funky house, and beat tapes.
- The album showcases Surf Gang's signature production with ambitious arrangements.
- Features notable collaborations with artists like Earl Sweatshirt and Jadasea.
South London's Omari Lyseight has released 'Digital,' his highly anticipated debut album on Surf Gang Records. This collection expertly merges grime, funky house, and beat tapes into a lucid and soulful soundscape. Lyseight, a known collaborator with Surf Gang and MIKE, crafts ambitious arrangements that build upon the label's signature glitchy production and minimalist bounce.
The album frequently expands on the bare-bones approach seen in other Surf Gang releases, offering maximalist scope. Tracks like "Detonate the Fuse" feature deep low-end murmurs clashing with high-pitched synths, reminiscent of early cloud rap, and include vocals from London's Jadasea. Another standout, "East End," is driven by impactful 808s and a melody that perfectly suits guest 454.
'Digital' maintains a smooth clarity across its tracks, allowing diverse textures to shine. Even Lyseight's more restrained beats unfold with lush drums and synths. The album coaxes a strong verse from Earl Sweatshirt on "Square," a track blending trap, rage, and plugg elements. Other highlights, such as "High" featuring Cletus Strap, showcase shimmering production, contributing to the album's cohesive yet varied artistic vision.
