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Is Ellipsis ArcTheFinger Records
Comprised of two DJs and one MC, Atlanta's Psyche Origami reminds me of a time when I actually enjoyed a lot of hip-hop. Groups like A Tribe Called Quest, Boogie Down Productions, and De La Soul gave the listener something to think about while also having fun without the crunk-n-bling of what passes for hip-hop today. And that's exactly what Psyche Origami is bringing back on Is Ellipsis. DJs Dainja and Synthesis supply jazzy beats while MC Wyzsztyk flows old school, giving songs like "The Wharf Song," "Eye Detector" and "Perspective" a smooth, laid back vibe. And remember that onetime hip-hop staple called record scratching? Psyche Origami not only remembers it, but also does it very well. For all the substance missing in mainstream hip-hop, Psyche Origami's underground sound provides more than enough to make up for it.
- Jonathan Williams (Music Editor)
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