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"Making Daddy Proud ", by MC Random
Genre: Hip Hop
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Review by Courtney

Nice -- much of the Hip Hop available these days consists of flat beats and rhythms, worn out hyper-serious rants about their prowess in general (not that this isn't fun, too), or a relatively uncreative copy of other 'Pop-Rap' artists and beatmakers in the industry. "Audiences and artists alike are weary of hearing recycled sampled loops that retain popularity in today's DJ oriented music scene." says Pasadena, California's MC Random, otherwise known as Michael Comas. His single, "Making Daddy Proud", is full of flavor and life with well arranged beats, humor, and style. Random's music is easily compared to the east coast hip hop bands of the nineties and their signature low-fi sound, namely Digable Planet.

Comas' lyrics and rhythmic flow is much like that of a slam poet; the song actually has a storyline; it's about his twin boys taking in his footsteps as emcees and makin' their daddy proud; hence the title. "Making Daddy Proud" starts off with this sultry old piano and thick sounding bass. The two instruments together create the feeling of being in an smoky lounge in the early 70's. Its surprising the way it just sort of opens up on you with Comas' rhymes. "Daddy when I grow up I wanna' be an MC..." is the chorus, spoken by a child(?). It's layered between Random, twisted record sounds, the piano, bass, and creates a sweet texture of sounds that are both catchy and smooth. A nice little touch is the sax mixed in towards the end of the song. It sort of sneaks up on you and rounds everything off. The best thing about this song, beyond even the sultry sound is the humor involved; Comas' lyrics reach far into the future of a time when even his granddaughter's sitting on his lap continuing the long line of consecutive MCs. (Mind you his boys are still in diapers from the sound of it.) Random's sense of lightheartedness, sincerity, intelligence and style pour through on this track. "Making Daddy Proud" is definitely one for the playlists. Well placed rhymes and well thought-out concepts also make this a strong single. For comparisons, think KRS-ONE or The Roots.

The only drawback for me with this track is the instruments and beats I felt could come off a little crisper. At moments the genius of the song is clouded over and everything sort of melds together -- which is a nice effect

However, This is one of the best MCs I've heard in the indie Hip Hop scene lately; intellectual and fresh. Check out Comas' artist page and take a listen. Word to my peeps. Peace in the middle east. I'm outie 5.

Courtney
BandFreaks Staff Reviewer
courtney@bandfreaks.com