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Type Relevant Drops Pure Speculation


The 4-piece hip hop sensation Type Relevant hit the studio this summer and came out with one of the best Buffalo hip hop albums I have heard thus far writing for buffaBLOG. Pure Speculation, a title Type Relevant front man Brian Herlihy says was inspired by the darker side of the music industry, the side of all business, image, and preconceived notions about what hip hop artists are suppose to sound or act like, is an album seasoned with multi-genre flair. The guys bring together jazz, bluesy rhythms, rock, and Latin-influenced sounds to produce a global flavor I have yet to hear from any other Buffalo hip hop artist.

 Surprising tempo changes and skillfully rendered lyrics, such as in "Mint Chips" make no track boring. Classical instrumentation such as in "Breaking Through," featuring cellist Charlie Bennet, add to the group's multi-instrumentalist appeal. Each track contains an inspiring message, especially for those looking to break into the music industry. "Elevate" contains a simple but right-on message, "Elevate to a higher level." Be yourself, get to where you want to be with hard work, and things will fall into place. The milky vocals in "This Road" provided by songstress Rachel Palumbo provides judt enough sexy feminine edge. Herlihy freestyles like a quick change artist; his lyrics are fast and to the point, because extra verbage is unecessary when rhyming what you feel. The album's phenomenally done. Make sure you give it a listen.
 

Jessica Brant

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