Style: Eastern influenced lo-fi hip hop
Primary Emotions/Themes: Tranquility, inner peace, beauty of nature, harmony
Thoughts: I open my tired eyes and I'm greeted by the wonderful view of a tranquil lake. A gentle breeze flows through my hair and I am compelled to take a deep breath. The fresh spring air fills my lungs and I am invigorated with it's purity.
This is a place where nature still holds it's claim on the land. This is a place that man has forgotten, a world free from "progress" and the business of city life. This is the way life was meant to be - one with nature. The land provides for me and I provide for the land. It's a cycle of mutual trust and reciprocation.
It's not an easy life. In many ways it's harder than anything that was done in the city. Life here demands much of me, but I am free. Free from the stress of civilization. Free from the pace of urban life. Free to come and go as I please. Free.
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This small recollection is how Kalaido's latest EP makes me feel. It is simple, it is refreshing, and it is free from stress. He incorporates lofi hip hop beats with eastern instrumentation to create a truly wonderful atmosphere.
This release in particular differentiates itself from so many other lofi artists in the scene by the inclusion of real instruments. This album is not composed solely of samples - the guitar, flute, and other eastern instruments are played over top the beats in a way that sampling never could capture.
The one thing I do wish about this album is that it was longer. It's run time is under twenty minutes and it leaves me wanting more... so much more. After the untimely passing of Elijah Nang the eastern influenced hip hop scene has had a huge hole in it. Kalaido has helped fill that hole with this release.
Written February 14th 2024
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