Clipping. Return with cyberpunk sound: revolution or step backwards?

Clipping. Return with cyberpunk sound: revolution or step backwards?

Krems, Österreich - The Californian hip-hop trio clipping. Starts with her latest album "Dead Channel Sky" and creates a unique mix of sound from rap, techno and horrorcore again. Front man Daveed Diggs, known from the musical "Hamilton" and the series "The Boys", remains true to his musical passion, even though he is now considered a Hollywood star. As the Krone , the trio with its fifth studio album brings dystopian sounds that immerse yourself in a cyberpunk aesthetic and reflect on today's social reality. With allusions to social grievances such as the illegal drug industry and the income scissors, "Dead Channel Sky" offers a brand new comment on the current world situation.

musical diversity and futuristic influences

The album, which appears after a long break, contains 20 tracks that cleverly link social issues. The dynamic beats and texts-as from Sputnik Music are emphasized, sometimes challenging, but always invite you to reflect. "Dominator" opens the album with a powerful flow from Diggs, followed by tracks that are inspired by nostalgic rave elements of the 90s. "Dodger" deals with the dark vision of a virus -related future and highlights the cinematic qualities of the group. Despite the ambitious approaches, the album is sometimes perceived as a collection of B-Sides, which the hearing pleasure is somewhat cloudy.

clipping. With "Dead Channel Sky" proves that they can continue to create experimental sounds that are addressing both fans and new listeners. The diverse guest list, including Aesop Rock, brings additional perspectives into the musical events. Despite the criticism of the album structure, it should be noted that the group continuously redefines its own style and creative borders. Her new work is not only a musical, but also a socio -political examination of the future, as the artists once imagined - until they painfully realized what reality actually looks like.