ASM – Blue Cocoon [EP]
European hip hop trio ASM are back in action with their new EP, “Blue Cocoon”.
Producer Rhino and emcee’s Green and FP have written, composed, and recorded the 6-track offering entirely during the quarantine period of spring 2020.
Nature flourished, and the human species was confined to inertness, reflecting and taking stock. This is ASM’s contemplation on their own path and that of the world around them through the lens of suspended isolation. Historically anchored in the boom bap tradition, ASM’s new sonic direction on “Blue Cocoon” is stripped down to raw soul loops with emphasis on rhyme craft and vivid lyrical imagery, sprinkled with retro sci-fi cuts. Stylistically, it leans on the minimal loop-digging movement of recent productions by Madlib, The Alchemist, or Jay Electronica, while showcasing the purest essence of their unique identity and personality. The content oscillates between apocalyptic dread and hopeful exaltation. Lyrically, this is ASM’s most sophisticated and artistically mature output to date, a seminar in how to grow older in the hip hop paradigm with class and grace.
Stream “Blue Cocoon” in its entirety below and be sure to add the project on your preferred streaming service.
Oh, and I’ve also included their 2019 album, “Color Wheel”, down bottom. A 15-track effort, with guest features coming from Cutty Ranks, Marcus Paul James, La Fine Equipe, Astrid, Stogie T, Miscellaneous, Mattic, Youthstar, Mali Hayes and more.
