Los Angeles, California is best known for being the home of hardcore rappers such as 2Pac, The Game and the group NWA. However, Rapper Blu proves that the West Coast of America can also deliver quality hip-hop music without raps about violence, women and / or money. With producer and also DJ Exile (also known from the group Emanon, of which Aloe Blacc was also a part) by his side, the young Blu
… starts on his first official project called: Below The Heavens (In Hell Happy With Your New Imaginary Friend ). Blu's lyrics are very mature and, more importantly, accessible. The whole is, as it were, a balance between the beautiful, the less beautiful, the serious and the less serious things in life. Blu makes the listener think, but a difficult frown later turns into a smile. He conveys it with inspiration and therefore effortlessly and with his intelligent texts he shows character. In combination with the 'So (ul) Amazin' beats from Exile it has become a very refreshing record and listening to it will be a relief for many. (GL)more