Rapper Justo The MC and producer Brelstaff drop their new album, ‘Urban Testimony’.
Released through New Dawn Records, the new album ‘Urban Testimony’ by Justo The MC and Edinburgh lo-fi hip hop producer Brelstaff.
The entire theme is documented in a deeply personal narrative depicting events during and after the Brooklyn rapper’s curtailed and troubled time studying at Clark Atlanta University.
Details unfold of a conflicted mind on a potential escape route to academia staring rapidly on a hedonistic path and the consequences incurred.
While regrets are clear, the spirit of resilience prevails.
Emerging scathed but undaunted and emboldened by second chances, the final scenes present a renewed sense of optimism for the future with lessons duly learned.
A fascinating and brutally honest account is relayed through trademark slick rhymes and deft lyricism, the art of storytelling set to a suitably atmospheric soundtrack provided by Brelstaff’s blend of soulful chilled lo-fi hip hop beats and ambient electronica.
Essential listening.
Justo will be performing tracks from the album on Saturday, November 18th at Deep Dive in Ithaca as a special guest of Anthony Kannon and Frost Gamble for their ‘Cautionary Tales’ album launch event.
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Justo The MC and Brelstaff’s ‘Urban Testimony’ album is also available now to stream and cop on all major digital streaming platforms