December 30, 2019
Rhyme Skeme
"Crown" is a track from the new Ollie Twist album MDLXV (1565) with production that sonicaly captures the essence and spirit of vintage hip-hop. A true stream of conscience lyrical exersize, "Crown" touches on overcoming life's obstacles with a core motivation that is determined for victory. On an abstract platform, the track references science, history and the modern political landscape. A tongue twister all the way through, this song is a warning to the consequences of getting ahead of ourselves but also possesses an encouraging tone related to accomplishing goals in the face of change. In the end, success is often not achieved without collecting a few scars. Rap with substance is back! Interlacing classic Hip-Hop soundscapes with thoughtful narratives, MDLXV constantly looks forward keeping the listener on board 'bar for bar and pound for pound'.