reallynathan: love n war Cassette

Debut album from thehomie reallynathan!Forlove n war, theLA-based producer lets us in on his musical process and evolution witha widerangeof stylesthat spanstradition boom bap hip-hop, moody ambient soundscapes, gritty lo-fi house, heavy downtempo beats, and everything in between. Growingup in the Bay Area, witnessing the rise of the LA beat scene, and exploring New York’s danceunderground has given reallynathan a unique perspective that shinesthrough in every track. No matter what the style- each cutis open, earnest, and filled with tension and release. It’s this unique vibe that eventuallycaught the ear of House Shoes, who put nathan on and actually compiled the tracksfound here onlove n war for a proper release. All tracks produced between 2010 and 2015. Recommended.

• music label: Street Corner Music 2016

reviewed by dolla donut 10/2016