Tony Newbury & Charles Hamilton drove a nail into the indie game, and the cracks can still be seen. It’s an impact that comes from a powerhouse writing and performance duo-along with charismatic perspectives that does more than just flash the light on the culture. With Charles Hamilton, Tony is out to set another cornerstone he will be proud of in his work and impact others who appreciate the art form. They are pairing to become a lethal combo, and this is their latest release, $OMETHING NEW.
Does the $ sign imply a deeper prerogative? A sign from somewhere? We don’t really know-and don’t care for the implication once the play button is hit. Tony Newbury brings smooth, well pressed beats and samples as a neutral wash over the background. He opens with WE GOOD, bringing a charge along with a groove and flow that will definitely inspire you. It is a storyteller with a heart you’re listening to-bringing textures with powerful experiences.
The way the rhymes speak
When you listen to Beauty Salon-it’s important to dive into the venue with Tony. There is a distant, raw yet divisive performance style that shows the drive of this indie artist and the resulting impact they have had. Though there is so much space, he uses it to pack in inspiration that has an air of self-discovery and pride.
POSITIVE SELF DESTRUCTION might hit closer to home than you’d expect. With a punchy beat, Tony Newbury is able to turn the dial-up to the highest form of real. From the condition to the dream; you’re led to every nook of his life. A beautiful pause is given with the chorus, for you to really absorb the heavier verses Tony drops with a suave definition.
You want to hear what passion sounds like? Hear JUST WANNA RAP. From the retro beat construction to the entire reason Tony Newbury records music, you get the gist of it in little more of a song, in half the time. This is where you see a rhyme master succeed, find the deepest layers in how they deliver us news. It’s in who has inspired him, what affects and moves him to the degree of preservation. This is legacy formation, and you have a front row seat to witness it.
Tony is regenerating a retro staple
From FOREVER GOOD to this album, there’s been a growth in the kind of veneers we’re seeing in the hip-hop movement Tony is gravitating towards. He has concretized a style where he can experiment with motifs. He challenges the pieces contemporaries put out, not by shameless dissing. Putting his own work as a juxtaposition of what is currently placed out there. It stands out thanks to its ridiculous texture and the eyes of a tiger on the prowl.
$OMETHING NEW is an album that largely shows the journey of a fresh voice in hip-hop, the way they were supposed to arrive. Refreshing in sound, delivery and the say. Listen to what the Los Angeles native has the nerve for:
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