MuddyMya - MUDDYWORLD V2

Images 1 and 2 courtesy of f.arris and sakutaroworld.

 

MUDDYWORLD V2 is a supercharged, euphoric Hip hop project from rising superstar MuddyMya. At 10 songs, the project contains 25 minutes and 1 second of exciting, head-rushing thrills and stimulation. Executive produced by boundless right-hand producer OK, the beats on this track have just as much energy as they do substance; between the moody, dynamic synth melodies, the hard-hitting, low fidelity drums, and the dissonant sound effects, the only way I know how to describe them is lysergic. That is the whole vibe of the project, living life as if you only have the moments right before you, but still being focused and knowledgeable enough to know that you must work towards prosperity and growth as well. This does not at all take away from the fun of the project, though. It’s as if they created it like kids on a playground.

 
 

The project has only one feature, and it comes from none other than SSGKobe on the 4th track, “JAKE”. There is one music video out for the project currently: a hallucinogenic SHANETHESHREDDER-directed film for “BETTER DEN”. The substance of the project primarily focuses on her hardcore, fast-paced rockstar lifestyle. It brings us into a world that is bright, colorful, and fun. Some of the major themes of the project include: doing what you want to, as you only live once, making money, and just going with the flow and embracing your current situation. It is very fun and uplifting to listen to. Also, in my opinion, this sounds like the future of what Hip hop is becoming, it is certainly mold-breaking and transformative.

 

That is why the project is so great, and why I personally enjoy it so much. I can listen to it in any mood and it will improve my day. Such as Friday when I woke up and did not feel the best mentally, but then I just went outside and listened to this, and it completely changed my outlook for the day. That is what great music does, it brings out the best of life, and at least for me, can act as a soundtrack for different chapters of your life, no matter how great, strange, or terrible they may be; music will always be there, and MUDDYWORLD V2 is no exception to that.

 
 
  1. FISH N CHIPS [prod. OK & otw.reg]

    The intro track to the project is rowdy, wild, and ruthless. It provides a great structure to the album, introducing many of the lyrical and sonic elements that overshadow the whole project.

  2. VETTE MUSIK [prod. OK]

    A slightly more floaty and chill track with more jarring sounds that symphonize to create a wave of ethereal energy and airy, fun vocals to match it.

  3. BETTER DEN [prod. OK]

    The lead single to the project, which is accompanied by a vibrant and trippy music video directed by SHANETHESHREDDER; the track is a confident and striding display of Mya’s vocal and lyrical abilities.

  4. JAKE (feat. SSGKobe) [prod. OK & trvsh]

    The only track on the project with a feature. It comes in the form of a high-energy, forward-moving, smooth spit from SSGKobe. The beat is grounded and spacious, with a synth that reminds me of a spaceship.

  5. POPE [prod. OK & trvsh]

    Beginning with a panning, wonky synth lead, the track finds itself going in multiple different directions and tones, all united by the vocals, which are lowkey and hazy.

  6. ALL I NEED [prod. OK & souljaspirits]

    One of the project’s more chill and melodic tracks, this one sees Mya floating over a sky-high, light beat with a floaty, beautiful melody and an array of vocal layers, with bars that match the energy of the beat very well.

  7. SKY / GOOD INTENTIONS [prod. OK & otw.reg]

    This one also has an intro, except it comes in the form of a steady buildup of momentum with clean bars, and then it transitions into a heavier beat, before finally switching to a beat drop and more loud and expressive vocals with increasingly heavy bass to back it up.

  8. YELLOW [prod. OK & otw.reg]

    Imagine that you’re about to go skydiving for the first time and you are incredibly nervous, but you overcome your fears and decide to just go for it anyway for the experience. And then when you land safely, you feel amazing and have a new perspective on life. That is this track.

  9. FAST KAR [prod. OK]

    A similar vibe to the last track, except this one feels more like you just got to an amusement park first thing in the morning and you are about to ride the biggest roller coaster first. Or, you just got out of school for the Summer. Or you just bought a new car and are about to drive it home. That pretty much sums this track up.

  10. I SEE U [prod. OK]

    The outro for the project, and a single that was released ahead of the album. This one has a melody and drums that bring this undeniable swinging energy, with a good bit of emotion on it, but not too much to where you are overwhelmed; like you are feeling things, but are able to compartmentalize them. And once you realize this, you are able to strive.

 

This project is an accurate representation of what happens when you enjoy what you do, and you do it well. We are given just enough to see what MuddyMya and OK alike can do, but not too much, as they are clearly just getting started. Overall, MUDDYWORLD V2 is very concise and diverse both in its length, sounds, and substance. It gives us a little bit of everything; it’s fun to listen to, but at the same time it gives us the opportunity to bot gain insight into life, and to take a moment to reflect on our own.

 
 
 

 
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