Slowthai - Nothing Great About Britain Review | OOME
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2024
- Welcome to another episode of Out Of My Element where I review the albums that you guys vote for. This is regardless of album, artist or genre.
The album I’m reviewing today is “Nothing Great About Britain” by Slowthai.
Music by Wilie Evans Jr: willieev.bandc...
Patreon: patreon.com/mykectown
Facebook: / mykectowndehh
Twitter: / mykectown
Tumblr: / mykectown
Merchandise: shop.spreadshi...
damn, this might be the only instance I can think of where the series played out like it was supposed to lmao. We picked someone Myke knew nothing about and he actually liked it lol
I think the Charles Mingus album was a much better example.
Myke C-Town that’s true lol.
Check out MRWM
Check out SPLASH ALCA
Doorman is an incredible song, "Harrys just a mug" is the line of the decade
Door man let me in the door spent all my money ain't getting no more wages sure sir are you sure
I feel like thai's voice is like the UK's answer to Danny Brown, beats just as weird and experimental to match. respect from northampton, he's one of our finest!!!
East midlands proper. Double N.
I kinda view him more as a British Wiki. They've got similar cadence and flows.
it’s just how grime sounds. listen to dizzy rascal’s shit from like the early 2000s
Stop with these lazy comparisons god damn looooo
@@andrewwesson4609 Thats a fair comparison.
I do find it puzzling that so many American's find it difficult to understand/get into UK rap due to accent/slang and cultural differences (and this despite the fact that American accents/slang vary immensely from region to region - as they do here, albeit to a lesser extent cos we a much smaller country), and yet I've never met a British person who's ever had any difficulty getting into US rap for the same reasons. Maybe it's just because US culture kinda dominates due to the sheer size and nature of the country (as well as rap/hip hop obvz being of American origin), or maybe it's something else. Regardless, I'm glad you gave the album an unbiased listen and didn't let any of that stuff put you off, cos it really is a sick record!
it's weird that it's not like how punk or rock is/was connected between countries
Americans are very narrow minded and find it hard to understand things outside of their own bubble,it’s a shame but that’s how it is
In the past month I’ve started really getting into UK rap. People can easily google a list of U.K. slang and use context clues imo. I fw the accents. I’m American, but being from a Caribbean family some slang and way they talk is kinda similar to me.
thereisnorobogibbonSOB I’ve actually had friends who aren’t American or British literally go out of their way to TEXT me “damn man, why didn’t you introduce me to UK hip hop sooner, I think it might be better than the US”...i think it’s really only Americans who have difficulty trying to learn about other cultures. But I don’t get it because a lot of the old school rock and even pop they listen to is mainly british as well...
No offense but most Americans take the absolute piss out of UK accents so it seems like a joke. Like "oh yeah this British guys rapping"
i’d recommend going back to songs like toaster and northampton’s child and paying attention more to the story that he tells rather than his flow or the beat. they’re two of my favourite songs on the album just because of how personal they are
I did pay attention to the story. The story doesn't make me like the song sonically.
You raised a great point in this video about flow Myke, I've always noticed that UK artists tend to have a more calculated flow that at times feels quite melodic/poetic with a bit of smoothness, I don't know where it comes from but I think it must come slightly instinctive due to MC culture from garage/jungle/etc being so present in a lot of the rappers' upbringings
You’re comparison to him sounding like Dizzie isn’t off key. He has that old school Grime aggression and I think That’s what attracts him to people
Wow this is a very good pick. This album was great I really am looking forward to his second album.
I'm glad you liked the album, Myke! slowthai is a really eccentric and witty MC, and I knew you'd appreciate his rhymes. He recently did a track with my favorite band of all time, Gorillaz, and I absolutely loved it. His verse on the last BROCKHAMPTON album was nuts too
i think it's totally fine that you outline you don't personally appreciate rappers from other cultures and languages as much, that makes sense. the only issue in my mind is when people disrespect the objective quality of music in other languages/realms just because they can't understand it, which is not what you're doing; that's your personal preference and obviously your personal preference is nobody's business but yours.
I think being unable to understand or vibe with music from other cultures is a uniquely american thing. Like obviously personal preference and all but america seems to be the only country so far up its own ass with regard to entertainment and culture despite america being an amalgamation of other country's cultures. Plus being unable to get past a lyrical barrier for music seems a bit weird. Music is Lyrics, Sound and Melody, i'd argue that lyrics play the least in really making a good song. Haru Nerumi's Narashite is a good example. I literally know only one word yet the sound and melody speak to me so deeply
Desmond I definitely think it’s a uniquely American thing, American media is all over the world so people from all cultures and countries can understand American media and entertainment AND they are more used to taking in entertainment from different countries rather than their own. However, in America, the only media and entertainment they listen to or watch is American so they’re not used to accepting different cultures of entertainment.
The second half of this album is phenomenal
No mention of Gorgeous? Imo the slower paced songs are some of the best on the album, so incredibly nostalgic somehow.
Does MF DOOM count as British hip hop
Tony Montana DOOM considers himself British tho
High Focus is a great UK hip hop label that I'd recommend checking out; a lot of creative and skilled artists. Ocean Wisdom, Jam Baxter and Ed Scissor might be your cup of tea...
Great label, was wearing their hat today. Myke would REALLY like Mr Key's Yesterdays Futures. High Focus falters on quality full lengths sometimes, though, but Ed Scissors better luck next life and Leaf Dog's Dyslexic Disciple are really really good..
Dunno if you can appreciate doorman without at least seeing a lad fight security in the line to a shit club
This is my favourite album of 2019. Happy to hear your thoughts on it! It's interesting listening to your explanation of why you don't enjoy foriegn hip hop albums much due to the cultural and language barriers. As someone not from the US I never even realised that could be a thing since majority of the music I consume is of a different culture by default (I live in the Caribbean).
loved this, it would try to reivew the best albums UK RAP albums of 2019 - Dave Psychodrama and 2020 (So far) J hus - Big Conspiracy. Both albums are top quality and genre defining and I acc think they digestable for US audiences such as the DEHH crew. Longshot but they're honestly really good and if i think you'd find them interesting, if not actaully enjoyable.
ezwar99 Was just about to say the same,Gray area is an incredible album
Ak DaScholar i really don’t think the DEHH crew would enjoy J Hus tbh, except for maybe Feefo.
@@ezwar99 Yes! that might be that game changing album, I loved that and don't think I've heard a UK album, other then a few tracks here and there! she's def 1 of the best emcees out, I need to check out her other stuff
As an american it was weird at first listening to this album but I ended up absolutely loving it after just a few more listens
Northampton child's is such a great depiction on what Englands council estates are like, show what lifes like for the poor in England, just dont feel like you can truly review this album without a uk upbringing
Skins is soooooo good! Im super surprised on your love for that show!!!!
Would love to hear your opinions on Little Simz album #GreyArea and Kojey Radical’s LP #CashmereTears
Reaaaallllly recommend seeing Slowthai live. I saw his at a festival and he was followed by Earl Sweatshirt, Loyle Carner, Mura Massa, Jungle and Jpegmafia, and they allllll me talked in their sets how crazy slowthai’s performance was.
Was insane
That's too bad you couldn't get into doorman. I think it's one of the best on the record personaly, but fully respect your opinion
Recall you asking for UK Grime recommendations in the skepta konnichowa review, was wondering if you checked out anything afterwards. You might want to look at the Deep Cuts grime starter pack, as it's a really good verbal persuader to the genre.
I’m soooo happy you reviewed this!!!
I love how ur willing to point out where you lack knowledge so humbly
I wear chains like my grandad did in slavery. Shout out Tyron.
Doorman was my favorite lol. But I feel about the same way as you on this project. It’s good, but not really much replay value. I also think that it’s an objectively great album though
Just curious since you said you liked Mura Masa, what’d you think of his new album last month?
It's such an amazing album, and Slowthai is going down an even more punk route it seems with his newest stuff so I'm even more excited. He goes so fucking dumb on beats with an irresistible attitude and energy.
Edit: I also find it weird you don't vibe with others cultural take on hip hop or music in general especially since you read lyrics while listening, or enjoy the experimental aspect of music. I feel like the most experimental music lovers would music from other countries because of its alien feel. Also you are TRIPPING about Doorman, but it's all good lol.
Huh? Me reading the lyric isn't going to automatically make me understand the slang and the references.
looking good myke
"I know he got a cosign from drake but I dont care" LMAO
PSYCHODRAMA BY DAVE this is the uk album that has bars beyond bars that US people acc undestand
Love your videos! Keep em coming... govna.
as a person who grew up on US hip hop and have only recently started dipping my toes into the UK scene (cause i live there now) , i found Jehst's return of the drifter and Lewis Parker's Masquerades & Silhouettes to be incredible albums , very highly reccommended
Jehst is my favourite UK rapper of all time. Hes a serious poet, and his rhyme patterns are so smooth
For UK hiphop I'd like to recommend you reviewing Jehst - The Return of the Drifter and Lewis Parker - Masquerades & Silhouettes. I think you'll be impressed.
You’re a classy chap
Ive been slowly delving into UK rap & UK RNB (especially the UK neo soul revival which is killing our rnb artist). Slowthai and Jayekaye (Toothache) are up and coming
Yes myke repping slowthai bro is right (dude from Liverpool, UK)
Golonka Zubrowka he is from Northampton man not Liverpool!
@@broskiandthehomie7362 I'm fully aware where he is from lad haha, was talking about me!
Golonka Zubrowka Ahahah my apologies mate, I’m from Manchester, it’s sick to see Slowthai getting shouted out by Americans
@@broskiandthehomie7362 yeah man he's legit
1245 3_4\ yeah Slowthai might be the one to properly break out into America tbh.
I'm not normally into UK hip hop either, but i really liked this, and I actually enjoyed Doorman a lot, i just love how driving and energetic it is. It also feels appropriate because it sounds influenced by British post-punk, and that makes when considering how this whole album is about British culture. I will say though, that between this and that Little Simz album that also came out last year it makes me feel kinda bad about dismissing UK hip hop like I have in the past, because both were easily in my top 5 hip hop records of 2019.
The glasses look great Myke!
Myke C-Town
I just love slowthai hes so fresh and unique
You have to listen to little simz!
Glad you liked it at least, that’s dope. Also enjoyed it even if I don’t completely get it (you’re absolutely correct about the culture barrier).
Dave - psychodrama arguably is the best UK artist
Sharky1325 well no, that’s Kano, but yeah Dave is popping off right now.
about your non-american hip-hop bias, did you ever get into MIA? just revisited her stuff again after seeing fantano's classic review, would be interested in ur take
Never heard of if antipop before you mentioned, they sound fucking crazy!!! Thanks for mentioning
That fuckin album title and cover tho hahah fuck. Great first project, can't wait to see what he does next
RAAAZ do u get me?
Edit: Cassie best girl
I heard him on Gorillaz and checked it out. I love it. The oddity of it makes me listen like an audiobook rather than background music. Dope.
Would love to see you review the Band Braniac or the Stone Roses.
the slang thing is just something u have to sort of accept and gloss over/research imo. Coming from the UK there's a lot of language that is a bit unknown for me but I usually just intuit the general meaning of it or google
My AotY for 2019
It’s hard to relate to music in other countries. Like there is something about different accents that I hate. But there is a few American artists that I listen to but I don’t understand the hype. But good review x
Mike born and raised in Boston , the accent threw me off and the slang but he kept pulling me in , the more and more I spun it I got used to the accent and learned t he slang . Slowthai puts so mu c h passion in his delivery it s unbelievable
I can tell you this - Doorman live is the most INSANE SHIT EVER.
Saw him when he came to Dublin, wildest end to a show ever . And I've been to some hard shows (Danny Brown, Denzel Curry , Travis Scott) , this shit topped all of them
Might be a reach but if you heard Ginger by Brockhampton what did you think about his contribution on Heaven belongs to you?
Even as someone from the UK I have a problem with Slowthai's voice. Really want to get into him but have found it difficult.
ThoughtsOnFilm101 which part of the UK are you from?
@@Slesaint17 I live in London but am from South Wales originally.
ThoughtsOnFilm101 that’s probably why then, I feel South Wales would be VERY different to London
ThoughtsOnFilm101 most londoners I know, including me don’t really have much of a problem with Slowthai’s voice.
Holy shit where’d you get that sweet Leviathan shirt?!!
U should review his new album
You should check out D Smoke's album black habits
Missing is an overlooked track from this album
I think you would really enjoy CASisDEAD from the UK, he’s really versatile and wears a mask to conceal his identity because of his drug dealing past, but also alludes to getting into a bike accident and messing up his face
I can't get into Hip-Hop in other languages either. Even if it's in the languages I speak, if it's not English I won't connect with it. I'm into rhyme patterns, clever schemes, double and triple entendres, dope metaphors... or at the very least a dope story or some emotive stuff. I can't get that from Hip-Hop in other languages. I don't think there's anything wrong with that.
Anyway, great review as always.
Della Yassine what languages do you speak?
@@RayasNegroOvejas I speak English, French, MSA, Hindi, some terrible German, awful Spanish, and a bunch of Arabic dialects. I know Hangul but can't speak or understand a lick of Korean.
Man I was hoping there would be a Rain Dogs video!
Northmapton's Child SLAPPPPSSSSSS
JME - Integrity >
Heard the new Lurker of Chalice record?
Whats jamjar
"look up the jamjar" ~ Myke C town
In Cockney Rhyming Slang (a traditional form of slang used in London) "Jam Jar" is rhyming slang for "Car" . So the verse is highlighting/playing on some peoples preconceptions of being surprised at a black man being in a nice expensive car.
The "That's for all the jokes about the jam jar" could also have a double meaning and be a bit nice bit of word play and referencing a ****ing racist Robertson's jam logo that used to be in existence and which some dumb ****s no doubt called Skepta at some point when growing up. So it could be a two fingers up to them, as a "you tried to belittle me, look what I'm driving, look what I've made of myself". Which is pretty dope.
I say "could be" as for all I know, could be reading too much into it and he might not be referencing the jam logo etc and making any such kind of statement at all. Might just be as simple as before the Wraith he drove and old banger and people ripped the piss out of him for driving it. IDK I've no idea of his car history.
Someone would have to ask him about the line, or wait for him to speak on it.
Ahh Myke likes Top Boy!
Top show!
saw him live a while back he is dope
The best 2 tracks are toaster and ladies🤦🏻♂️😂
I loved the beat in ladies too
I dig it
Weird that Doorman is probably his most popular song
Daaaamn you didn’t like Doorman??? It’s so dope to me! So happy you fucked with the album tho!!!
hey myke what you think of new envy album?
Doorman is 10/10
ok you made me want to give this a third take. first listen i didnt like it second i recognised theres something special about it maybe third listen ill really like it on a personal level.
Every music reviewer looks like this looool
Slowthai is on the latest Gorillaz single..
Doorman was the best song
I winced out of my foreskin when you said "guvna" but you immediately redeemed yourself so we good
Do you listen to other genres of music in different languages?
Yes, metal. But I don't care about the lyrics there.
his voice is hard and raw. i guess myke c town only like clear speaker’s like rick ross
ooh i'm here quite early, good album, but britain is spelt with a single t
I need a b word with long hair like myke c town
I’m Welsh.
I don’t think Britain is great, it’s another way of saying English Imperialism.
Not bothered about rap much, I do like Lowkey.
This was never gonna translate.
Ladies is a sick track I dont get your taste
sheesh this was less than a week after he ruined his career. rip
I can't get over this dudes voice and flow, it honestly sounds like a parody to me
FIRST
Yep, UK accents are a turn off for me as well. And that tone of voice. I like Skepta too, smooth deeper voice. To me Slowthai says "chav". very chavvy, chav-like. Bratty. Rebellious. Anti-Brexit, very political. Obnoxious sort of person. But yeah he's cool and he can rap, I liked his song with Denzel Curry (Psycho).
Also: BOEH! xD
So wack, hahahahaha