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JollyJay x H-to-O – Scattered Colours on the Rubiks Cube [Exclusive]

Ryan Maxwell • July 27, 2010 • Comments (4)

There’s always a risk when you don’t stick to the status quo in regards to album preperation and music releases, so firstly hats off to both JollyJay and H-to-O. The Brighton/London/Germany based duo are releasing their brand new debit album “Scattered Colours on the Rubiks Cube” on April 30th, and I’ve been lucky enough to preview and review the album prior to the release. Both musically and visually there are some key points I wanted to share, and whether you like the music, it’s certainly worth checking out.

Point One. This is not your “typical” Hip-Hop album. I fully appreciate (being one) that a lot of publicists and P.R managers will pitch an album with that attribute, however you’re wasting your time if you’re looking for single-sylablle rhyming and conformed chorus patterns. JollyJay and H-to-O maintain their grass-roots ethos of creating clever lyricism with raw beats, the perfect foundation for any great music release.

Point Two. After the music a whole different world exists of marketing and producing a commercially viable product. Teams of project managers and strategies are drawn out from the major labels to ensurea profitable ROI (return of investment). In the case of “Scattered Colours on the Rubiks Cube” the textbooks remain locked away, and JollyJay and H-to-O instead decide to go on a 39-day tour of Europe, with no money in an attempt to pitch the album and survive of sales. The true meaning of hustling.

And finally we obviously have to speak about this music (since this is a review). If JollyJay and H-to-O haven’t used real instruments in the creation of the music then they’ve done very well to create that sort of vibe. A good ear for music is always vital, and the likes of “Tap That” which is the opening track, is a fine example of how a composition of music can enhance the listening experience. Unfortunately a lot of the wordplay and metaphorical references will be missed by fans, so I urge people to listen to the content, and particularly “Black and White” which is a highlight track.

There’s always a risk when you don’t stick to the status quo in regards to album preperation and music releases, so firstly hats off to both JollyJay and H-to-O. The Brighton/London/Germany based duo are releasing their brand new debit album “Scattered Colours on the Rubiks Cube” on July 30th, and I’ve been lucky enough to preview and review the album prior to the release. Both musically and visually there are some key points I wanted to share, and whether you like the music, it’s certainly worth checking out.

JollyJay x H-to-O - Scattered Colours on the Rubiks Cube

Point One. This is not your “typical” Hip-Hop album. I fully appreciate (being one) that a lot of publicists and P.R managers will pitch an album with that attribute, however you’re wasting your time if you’re looking for single-sylablle rhyming and conformed chorus patterns. JollyJay and H-to-O maintain their grass-roots ethos of creating clever lyricism with raw beats, the perfect foundation for any great music release. An extended shout can be made to Mr.Boss, Doe Diggla, Chango Flash and JD who are the featured producers.

Point Two. After the music a whole different world exists of marketing and producing a commercially viable product. Teams of project managers and strategies are drawn out from the major labels to ensurea profitable ROI (return of investment). In the case of “Scattered Colours on the Rubiks Cube” the textbooks remain locked away, and JollyJay and H-to-O instead decide to go on a 39-day tour of Europe, with no money in an attempt to pitch the album and survive of sales. The true meaning of hustling.

And finally we obviously have to speak about this music (since this is a review). If JollyJay and H-to-O haven’t used real instruments in the creation of the music then they’ve done very well to create that sort of vibe. A good ear for music is always vital, and the likes of “Tap That” which is the opening track, is a fine example of how a composition of music can enhance the listening experience. Unfortunately a lot of the wordplay and metaphorical references will be missed by fans, so I urge people to listen to the content, and particularly “Black and White” which is a highlight track.

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