Moses’ Mind The Gap Review…
After being introduced to Moses’ music a short while ago I wasn’t sure what to expect, but after hearing the ‘From Worse To Better Album’ I found myself playing it over and over and thoroughly enjoying the whole album. Then Moses released a free EP ‘Heart Condition’ it was a completely new direction from his previous album, and this both surprised and impressed me, it showed his willingness to switch it up, and his capability within the music industry. So when I learned of his latest album ‘Mind The Gap’ I waited with great anticipation and excitement and I was not disappointed, with a mix of crisp and clever lyrics with fantastic music and catchy chorus’ this album is fantastic.
The album starts with an electro styled beat for an Intro mixed with a catchy hook, then in come the deep and clever rhymes, which both sets the standard of what is about to come and leaves you hungry for more.
The second track is titled ‘Head Turner’ and was Moses first signal which to me is ironic as I’m sure this album is bound to turn heads. Again with a catchy chorus and fantastic beat, it is hard to not like this track. With great funny and clever lyrics like “eyes stayed squinted tinted windows like an Asian” and “I put it on for my city and thank the lord that you’re wit me” make this song into a great feel good anthem.
The third track is called ‘Problems’ which is a clever song with true spoken lyrics such as “more money more problems, no money more problems” and when this is mixed with a strong hip hop beat is one of those songs I can see people singing along to at a gig, in their car or in a club.
The next track on the album is ‘My Last Stride’ which is my personal favorite. With powerful lyrics and great vocals from artist Taylor Thrash this makes for a great mix between pop and hip hop which is taking over the world these days, the difference between this and all those other songs, what sets this apart from the rest is Moses’ fantastic lyrics.
The fifth track on the album is ‘Lay It Low’ and for me this track has the sound of a song that could do well as a single, with a very catchy chorus and strong rhymes mixed with a very cool and crisp beat it has hit written all over it.
The best way I can describe the next track ‘Word To Your Mother’ is a club smash! If this came on when you were out in a club it would take over.
The next and final song on the album is ‘Fly’ which I first heard on Moses’ free EP ‘Heart Condition’ and in comparison the first mix has nothing on this version. With a more upbeat tune backing up some witty and clever lyrics this is a monster of a song to end the album on a high.
The album ends with an Outro which stays in tune with a very upbeat album which is going to be a great summer album. I believe that Moses Uvere has all the tools to be a massive success and I recommend that all hip hop and general music lovers give this album a listen as you will not be disappointed.
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Review by Saacey
I’ve follow Moses Uvere career when he was rapping with rap group Minority Authority back a few years ago. I was happy to learn that he signed a deal with Chaos Theory with local producer Geoff Rockwell. Uvere is known through the local Dallas Hip Hop scene with his catalog of music such as his first album From Worst to Better and Heart Condition (Which is available for free at mosesuvere.com) and his brief stint with Selahdor. Mind the Gap is a platform sign used in the underground station in London to warn passengers to ‘mind’ the gap between the train and platform and it’s also the title of Moses Uvere second album. Uvere uses the title to play of his own gap which you can see on the album cover. But be warned this album it’s not a follow up to his well received debut album From Worst to Better. Uvere makes progress with his lyrical content, delivery, and wordplay from his previous album but where Uvere makes progress the album shows some glaring weakness.
The main problem with this album is the beats; some of the beats didn’t suit some of the tracks on the album. Problems felt a little forced with the guitar and singing it wasn’t needed other than that it’s still a good track. With the financial climate being the way it is problems is a track some of us may end up “feeling” these words in more ways than we want to. One of my favorite tracks from Moses is Fly; the beat was redone and it didn’t do justice for the previous beat produced by Dustin Cavazos, some things shouldn’t be redone or remake things like Soulja Boy remaking Juice and unfortunately fly is one of those things as well. Maybe I’m being biased because I’ve heard the original version over a hundred times. The beat just didn’t sound right and shouldn’t have been redone, some of the beats in this album was more suited to pop acts like Black Eyes Peas than your normal Hip Hop album. A standout song on the album is Last Stride featuring Taylor Trash the song has great radio potential written all over it and a song that his male and female fans will appreciate. Lay it Low is another song that standout on the album that showcase Moses talent as a rapper. Overall Uvere delivered on what he wanted to do on this album by making it a lighthearted album with radio friendly songs. It’s a good album to have for the summer and listen to in your car.
Review by Acelucky
Favorite Tracks:
Last Stride
Lay it Low
Fly
When I first heard a record by Moses I noticed something different, something very rare, and something addictive. I wasn't the instantly recognizable southern drawl, nor was it the fact that he doesn't swear.
What comes through in Moses' music is a passion which in veiled in most modern day music by the auto tuned, clichéd lyrical content. A passion in his vocabulary and his delivery reverberates through the headphones.
'Mind the Gap' is Moses second album, and third long play including the mix tape prelude to it; The Heart Condition. This passion is ever present in his latest material. On Mind the Gap, Moses has moved along the scale from the traditional hip hop sound of drums, snares and piano keys - and selected a back drop of guitars, and emotional synths, of which the Heart Condition was a clear indicator of things to come.
'My Last Stride' is prime example of this; Moses easily weaves his way around soft notes and a poignant yet powerful hook by Taylor Thrash. Like any talented MC, Moses uses his own life experiences in his rhymes, and that's no different in this song, as he addresses a woman, and a situation which both male and female fans can empathize.
'Lay Low' combines snares and a heavy baseline, as Moses raps 'I embody this flow', and 'are you hearing the words? Are you starting to gather? I represent this thang, and that's all that matters'. Before it launches into another infectious guitar riff.
What are evident from this album are two things, Moses is versatile, and likes to surprise the listener. He does this when leaping into tracks like 'Word to Your Mother' - where Moses hits us with an obnoxious electro/drum and bass club beat and equally obnoxious lyrics, by this point he's having some serious fun, spitting 'So I'm feeling fresher than a white tee / baby, there is no pressure / just call me Spike Lee." Then he goes onto switch his flow in the songs breakdown.
The lead single 'Head Turner' is Moses showcasing his cleanest lyrics of the album, the first verse is an example of the best bars you'll hear on MTG, and it'll have you hitting rewind to catch another listen. In the same way Jay-Z had 99 Problems, and Biggie had More Money, More Problems; Moses treats his track 'Problems' as a platform to talk about how money can be so good, and how it's absence can be so bad. He re-assures his fans he is living humbly, yet it's important to enjoy it when it comes your way.
'Mind the Gap' is a turning point in the life and career of Moses and a project he will sure be proud of, if there is one complaint, it's that the album is as short as it is good - very. However what this does mean, is that fans will be eagerly awaiting his next material, and for Moses to fill the next Gap in their collection.
Review by T33SSIDE86
Moses Mind the Gap available at Amazon and ITunes for more information on Moses Uvere visit mosesuvere.com
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