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ZayALLCAPS: Artistry Unpacked, Breezy Beats
29 Jul
Summary
- Album blends neo-soul, trap, and indietronica influences.
- Artist dissects multiple ideas within songs seamlessly.
- Music showcases a unique blend of experimentalism and rap.
The California artist ZayALLCAPS has released a new album, "My Uncle Told Me Some Real Ass Sh*t on the Phone Yesterday," which delves deeply into his creative methodology.
This fourth album in four years combines a hustler's spirit with youthful swagger, maintaining a light tone similar to his previous works. It meticulously layers Zay's diverse tastes, including neo-soul, rare groove, reggae, trap, and indietronica, revealing his unique artistic development.
ZayALLCAPS employs a fluid, near-Baduist flow to explore multiple concepts within single tracks, avoiding pretentiousness. Songs like "Digital Jungle" and "infinity pools" feature unexpected sonic fusions, such as a Flying Lotus-esque intro leading to Brazilian jazz breaks or Death Grips drum patterns combined with Mii House synths.
The album's foundation lies in a mix of pluggnB and West Coast experimental rap, akin to Odd Future's style. However, ZayALLCAPS avoids rigid genre adherence, incorporating elements from N.E.R.D., Little Dragon, and Atlanta bass music, while also referencing Kanye West's vocal modulation techniques.
