Eric Jamal and Tr3’Wi11’s “20NINETEEN Freestyle” isn’t just a track, it’s a time capsule. With razor-sharp lyricism and a boom bap groove that channels the golden era, the song transports listeners back to 2019, a pivotal year when the world began its irreversible shift into the chaos of today. Blending nostalgic production with urgent modern commentary, Jamal bridges generations, reflecting on the past while demanding answers for the future. More than a freestyle, it’s a raw, unfiltered memory that still hits with today’s truth.
Almost a week has passed since Coast Contra released their brand new EP In Case You Forgot produced by Marco Polo on EVEN & earlier tonight, Ye formerly known as Kanye West posted a clip of the “‘08 Obama” video on his Instagram story. In Case You Forgot has been widely praised since it’s release last Thursday & will be on all streaming services soon.
“Mountain Climbers” begins with this jazzy boom bap intro wanting everyone who’s working all day to know that their time is on the way & to keep climbing making way for “‘08 Obama” to work in a soul sample mixed with kicks & snares talking about everything they cook being raw, but then “Shanghai Tower” gets romantic over a luxurious boom bap instrumental.
The other half of the EP gets going setting out to make it right with their partners on “Been a Minute” backed by strings, kicks & snares while “Sunday Regulars” realizes obedience bringing a gospel/boom bap twist. The dusty, piano-driven title track wraps up Coast Contra’s finest work as a group with that shit you can’t fuck with.
These guys’ rise to notability has served as a breath of fresh air to hip hop fans due to the raw talent, complex lyricism, camaraderie & infectious personalities of all 4 members celebrating a decade together with the project that I’ve always wanted Coast Contra to make capitalizing on what makes the group so special. Marco Polo’s production strongly caters to boom bap, jazz rap & samples of gospel & soul music perfectly backing the quartet in reminding everyone who they are.
