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Philadelphia, PA-based rapper\/songwriter who goes by the moniker\u00a0 ND!FFRENT<\/strong> unveils his new album Positive Vibes & Anger Issues Deluxe Edition<\/em>. The \u201cPositive Vibes & Anger Issues\u201d (Deluxe Edition) is essentially an extended version of the original and it\u2019s a whooping 21-track album with short skits that play into the music therapy concept. The arrangement is sequentially put together to follow a linear timeline filled with emotional cycles that accentuate the non-monlithic nature of human life. As the title sugests, it paints a picture of duality in the mind and the mental health challenges people face from time to time and serves as an anchor of sort for anyone going through similar issues.<\/p>\n I would start off by saying, the therapy concept is not new and I have reviewed more than a handle of projects with similar set pieces but ND!FFRENT\u2019s approach is slightly different, because it is done subtely instead of being forced on the listener. The project opens with \u201cThe Session Begins\u201d whoch set the emotional tone perfectly for the first track \u201cPositive Vibes\u201d to come into play. This pust the project on a bright and high note with this uplifting cut. The next track \u201cDo It\u201d is another upbeat jam and it has a blend of bravado and apsirational energy with insightful bars about self-belief and the power of manifestation. \u201cBe Great\u201d is a testament to ND!FFRENT\u2019s\u00a0 go getter demeanour while \u201cPlaying Games\u201d is about a shady chick who tries to throw the rapper into a loop. On the flipside, \u201cTrue Love\u201d shows his emotional side as he pours adulation on that special someone. Joining him on the track is singer\/songwriter Jhaeyai<\/strong> who adds a soothing melodic touch to the mix and together the duo remind us that sometimes you have to trust your heart to find true love. The next track \u201cFeels So Right\u201d is a solemn piece about lost love and once again,ND!FFRENT reminds us that he is not afraid to be vulnerable.<\/p>\n The skits help to thread the tracks with their reflective and insightful themes about self assessment, awareness and the human flaws that help make us into who we are. Production wise, the project weaves quite a lot ranging from modern R&B\/trap\/pop with jersey club bangers. \u201cTaking Risk\u201d has a punchy bass-driven backdrop while \u201cTrouble\u201d has a moody and dark vibe that fits ND!FFRENT\u2019s storytelling about watching one\u2019s words and steps in this cold world.\u00a0 The project\u2019s subject matter do vary and listeners get a sense of urgency throughout the length of the album with tracks like \u201cMake It Make Sense\u201d, which dive into themes of brotherhood and friendship.\u00a0 Here, ND!FFRENT brings urgency with a touch of street code savviness with lines like \u201cHow we beefing, Niggaz down to ride, ain\u2019t no suicide\/going slide, could be homicide\/look me in my eye.<\/em>\u201d\u00a0 \u201cLeave Me Alone\u201d has a similar feel albeit with a punchier drum but here the rapper pours his anger on wax as he traveseres the thin line between calm and his breaking point. \u201cVoices in My Head\u201d takes the mental anguish to a higher plateau as ND!FFRENT enters the dark territory. Diving into the concept of inner demons and the batttle for his sanity, ND!FFRENT delivers a thought-povoking track with horror-core elements. The project continues to push the musical boundary with a handful of sounds that traverse the modern R&B\/trap sphere with a touch of pop. \u201cEverybody Dies\u201d has a solemn aesthetic and explores mortality and religion and how beliefs could change over time. \u201cGoing Up\u201d\u00a0 is about reaching rock bottom with nothing else to do but go up. The track builds on the using one\u2019s painas momentum to reach greater heights. The last two tracks \u201cFree\u201d and \u201cO.T.O.T.W(ON TOP OF THE WORLD)\u201d bring the project to a close with relatable and heartfelt topics. The former talks about breaking free from the constraints of society and the opinions of others while the latter is an aspirational\/celebratory track that helps close the project on a high note. The final outro \u201cA Pause, Not A Conclusion\u201d serves as a reminder that life continus to move, even with the wins, the troubles never truly go away but it\u2019s ok to take a breather and take stock of what life has given us. The best parts on the projects do outweigh the underwhelming parts. Most of the beats are dope, while just a few had me bored but from a subject matter, they do fit the bill and I can\u2019t be mad at that.<\/p>\n Overall, Positive Vibes & Anger Issues Deluxe Edition<\/em> is chock-full of moments that reshape and redirect life stories told from\u00a0ND!FFRENT\u2019s perspective and also shows the natural growth that comes with trying to find one\u2019s footing in this cold world.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
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