Team Kreamate - Beautiful Ashes
Team Kreamate, which is comprised of Savage Da Beast, Bones From Da Park, Flint Da Monster, Dime Poe and Rebel, released a project called Beautiful Ashes today. Now I was given an advance copy to listen to and to give my thoughts on the project is primarily Bones and Savage but all members are on the project.
My first thought as I listened to the songs individually was that once again the mixture of the beats with the lyrics had been taken to another level, In other words, progression. And since I have known this group that is all I have seen. They keep pushing to make the next song better than the last, to make the last project better than the last. Another thing I noticed as I listened to the project was the laid back feel of the cd.......almost an R&B feel to it.
1. Beautiful Ashes(Intro) - Definitely an intro...Bones and Savage give you a glimpse of what's about to come on the project as well as the future of Team Kreamate! When I listen to this song I see a Phoenix flying through fire. Yes I'm very visual when it comes to music.
2. Respekt Dat - I seen the guys perform this on stage, This song is one that you can just rock too! The beat isn't one that gets you all hyped but listen to the lyrics.....anyone who knows me I listen to words....the lyrics let you know that Savage and Bones have been working to gain respect in the scene and you are going to give them the respect they deserve.
3. Muuzik ft Rebel - Now this track is a little more upbeat...meaning it will make you move a little more than the sitting and vibing like the other tracks. Rebel on this track will make you go who is this.
4. Follow The Crowd ft Rebel - This track is just so laid back and got that old back in the day R&B feel to it. The message is so great. Follow what you want to do and don't just follow behind what everyone else is doing. Savage, Rebel and Bones give you a look at their life...past, present and future.
5. I'ma Get It - If you just sit and close your eyes and listen you can feel the emotions that went into writing this song. Told you I'm a visual person with lyrics!
6. Good Life ft Mr. Supe - Now this track had me moving in my seat. Almost dancing to be honest! Just a good feeling song.
7. Over Here - OK Savage singing on the track! This is one of those tracks that the video would be x-rated! LOL So you know it is the one the ladies would listen to and be instant groupies!
8. H3ated - This is exactly what the name says.....heated!! Savage lets out some aggression on his beat!
9. Krakk - Ft Flint - This track is more upbeat and will have you hyped. The fast flows will have you spinning and go how the hell did they spit all those words....I got to start this one over again!
10. Kobain Interlude - Dime Poe!!!! Every time I have heard Dime Poe on a track I am always surprised at the word play. I don't know why after all this time of knowing him but he just flows so well and the words just seem to melt out to your ears.
11. BarLordz - Oh my goodness......from the production of Street Scott to the lyrics of Savage and Bones......this is one of the hardest tracks. BarLordz is exactly what they are.
12. Bxtch ft Flint - Love this one!! Love the hook!! I can think of a few people that I could direct this track to! LOL This track is pretty self-explanatory!
13. Foreal - This is another track that straight forward but the beat makes it laid back.
14. Success - Pretty much the name of this one says it all! Dreaming about success and going to make those dreams come true while being true to self!!
15. Bonus Track - The Kombo Konvo Pt 1. - I love a track where the 2 artists are going back and forth.....like a conversation. Dime Poe and Savage did a good job with the back and forth. The is the bonus but I think it is just a prequel to the next project!!!
So yeah there you have my thoughts on this project! I have been blessed to see the growth and progression of these young men! I was introduced to Savage's music in 2007 and then met Bones, Flint, Poe and Rebel through Pit Fights Battle League which is rap battles. Their coming together was nothing more than fire. Each individual can hold their own on a song but the mixture and chemistry of them as a team is awesome.
I really like this cd! I listened to it like 4 times today to be honest! As I said these are my thoughts and opinions on how I felt about the songs. Maybe you will listen and hear something different or feel something different! But listen at least to the project.
Great job fellas!! From the choice of music to the lyrics to the promotion to the execution!
Beautiful Ashes can be listened to at this link.
February 12th at The Hott Spott 830 Guildford Ave
Team Kreamte is having a release party for this project. Come out and support.
