Mount Clemens, Michigan emcee/DJ Soiled White teaming up with Majik Ninja Leisure in-house producer Stir Loopy for his third full-length studio LP. Returning after an 11-year absence in the summertime of 2020 off the energy of his debut album Authenticated, he would later prelude the sophomore effort The Rebuilding of a Damaged Soul a yr & in the past by placing out a debut EP Soiled White’s the Identify! forward of The Rebuilding of a Damaged Soul itself seeing the sunshine of day this previous spring. Over 6 months later, Soiled White’s persevering with to place in work beginning the ultimate quarter of 2024 by a minimum of unleashing the Melodies of Redemption.
The “Evolution” intro tells his story from writing his first rhymes & performing a neighborhood expertise present in 1992 to him strolling away from all of it for over a decade & his eventual return impressed by a dialog with the King of Rock himself forming his backing band the Excessive Life Social Membership consisting of drummer Jamie Brady alongside turntablists DJ Nano2hype & DJ Guess whereas the rock/growth bap hybrid “I Really feel Alive (MFKA)” speaking about doing no matter it takes to outlive. “Ay Yo” stays on the rap rock tip clarifying he does this to make life higher simply earlier than the bluesy “True Colours” seeing these for who they are surely.
After the spoken phrase “Reminiscences of the Mitten” interlude, “Summertime in Michigan” profoundly reminisce is on spending hottest & brightest of the 4 temperate seasons in his residence state main into “Evening Terrors” giving off considerably of a metallic vibe instrumentally to speak about each reminiscence of his coming alive at any time when he closes his eyes attempting to sleep. “Elevated” comes by with a passionate ballad calling to take him larger easing his ache with daily that passes by & after the “Albuquerque Clear” skit, “All Day” goes rap rock once more feeling like he’s been resurrected.
“Soiled Laundry” begins the final leg of the LP throwing it again with an old style beat venting that he’s sick of individuals throwing stones in the event that they dwell in glasses homes, having their music criticized after they’re listening to artists who’re much less extra gifted than he’s & the fixed complaining whereas the ultimate music “Weathered” has this nation rap flare speaking about dwelling free & by no means tethered. The “Expensive Anita” correctly sends issues off with an outro remembering his sister, who’s passing in 2020 made him a greater artist.
Soiled White’s been referring to Melodies of Redemption because the Mona Lisa of his discography & for those who actually digest it, it’s abundantly clear he spent the final 10 months giving it the whole lot he has. His actual, authentically emotional, soulful, uplifting, academic, inspiring, sobering & relatable performances matched with Stir Loopy’s electrical manufacturing fusing hip hop & growth bap with different genres comparable to blues, rock, reggae, nation & metallic music makes for the wildest experience with the ethical of the story being to not surrender & preserve pushing in the direction of their goals.
Rating: 8/10