(Awal) The South London MC’s refreshing and unique sound and brilliant narrative lack a coherent narrative on this sublime debut album.
South London rapper Flohio is a curveball in the British hip hop scene. His music is a combination of unconventional rhythms, electronic melodies and a high speed that means he plays according to his own rules. His 2020 combo film, No Panic No Pain, showcased his versatility and retraction; their debut album Out of Heart attempts to do the same.
Flohio is a wonderful photography painter with a detailed storytelling technique: “Black meat, linen in the Jeep,” rapping at LMPM. . Feel Alive is refreshing and distinct, with skeletal guitar chords and a heartbeat that perfectly accompanies an introspective lyric: “I toast my deceased friends, who can’t be there when the day is over. “
These songs are largely enjoyable, but Flohio misses the opportunity to take us on a journey. It turns out that a central narrative or general setting is missing, while its delivery is muffled; songs like Highest lack vocal projection and clarity. Out of Heart may not be a home race, but Flohio still stands out with his acrobatic rhyme patterns and experimental sounds.