Inland Empire’s personal 60 East has launched their long-awaited debut album, My Hometown. It has been a very long time coming and is properly overdue, however it’s lastly right here. The album options manufacturing from Khrysis, Eric G., and Sndtrak of The Soul Council, together with collaborations from Sa-Roc, Blu, Blueprint, Trizz, Oktane, Sly Boogy, DJ Rhettmatic, and Stephanie Soul.
The intro options an look by Radio Host Huge Boy from The Actual, main into “What’s My Title” and “Freeway.” These tracks introduce listeners to 60 East’s hip-hop journey, highlighting his roots in Ontario, California, and sharing the story behind his identify. This segues into “Out the Inland,” the place he elaborates on his experiences rising up within the neighborhood.
“Maintain On” shifts the main target to his present journey, exploring how he has navigated numerous alternatives which have arisen. My Hometown delivers an intimate narrative about his upbringing within the Inland Empire.
“Purty Ugly” delves deeper into 60’s objectives and the struggles he faces in pursuing them. He shares a narrative from his journey to France (Someplace in France), highlighting the similarities and variations between France and the US, whereas elaborating on the professionals and cons of being concerned in hip-hop. The observe “Chess” makes use of the metaphor of chess to explain his strategic method to navigating his profession, contrasting it with the fast-paced actions of checkers.
“In” makes use of intelligent rhymes and metaphors, connecting flows and punchlines whereas incorporating wordplay with the time period “in.” The observe explores private connections drawn from numerous experiences. In “Soul Fly,” 60 East options Blu, Sa-Roc, and Stephanie Soul, who harmonize on the refrain, every contributing to the theme of feeling “so fly” in relation to their present standing. Concluding with “Lil Brother,” 60 displays on his journey, showcasing how far he has come and the way he’s now shining on his personal phrases.
60 undoubtedly went all in with their bars. Everybody has a narrative to inform, however this one is unquestionably value a hear.
Album Score 8/10
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