Album - Dezill “Elanor Rigby’s Neighbor.”
Dezill’s album Elanor Rigby’s Neighbor (we’ll call it E.R.N for short) tells a story, but certainly not one you’re familiar with as E.R.N is not filled with cliché rapper troupes. It’s occasional self-deprecating depictions of the artist, but not in the style of an Eminem, where over the top is lyrical masturbation overtakes substance. But instead, enough suitable content that allows the self-deprecation to tell an introduction to the daunting story of Dezill. With production that could make your latest thriller movie blush, this album finds the right lane of telling a psychologically imposing story while avoiding saying things for shock value.
Dezill has always been an impressive rapper, as metaphors have seemingly always come easy and a stellar flow never hurt his trajectory either. This album adds another wrinkle alongside his impressive arsenal as he finds a way to thrive through a multitude of topics and styles. Whether Dezill's speaking through his gritty drug raps or ambitious hustle rap, Dezill finds a way to remain mysteriously captivating throughout the project, creating a demand for wanting to hear his next line to understand the storytelling throughout the album.
From a production aspect, it is highly fitting to the story told. The production is never overly-booming or overshadowing the artist at hand. The album production is atmospheric, as hard-hitting pianos occupy every song, and daunting drums fill the remaining area. What the album's production creates is a necessary story told behind the actual story of Dezill. The production on each song sets the necessary stage and allowing Dezill to world-build at his own pace. It's appropriate to the album and sets a consistent pace from the opening moments.
With eleven songs, E.R.N creates what can only be described as a psychological thriller in audio format. As you’ll find yourself invested in Dezill’s delivery more than his words, and the ambiance of the beat more than the beat itself. It’s inventive and enough to remain invested in without trying hard to be investing. E.R.N is a solid project that introduces a new voice to the hip-hop audience.
