Up and coming Mumbai based nu-metal outfit, Chabuk describes its sound as “Rap/Rock/Funk….and some other
The first few passes of the EP read like an articulate, angry grandpa who’s sick of the establishment. Lead vocalist Microphon3’s passionate and unapologetic approach to speaking his mind come off as abrasive and completely left
Microphon3’s infectious flow is fluvial, winding, uncompromising and chaotic. His command over the nuances of language, rhythm and enunciation results in a precise and technically pristine batch of four tracks. This is apparent, for example, in the title track where he rhymes “popcorn” with “
At this point, it is worth mentioning that the band also consists of Devanshu Sampat on drums, Michael Lee on guitars and Roop Thomas Philip on the bass, with each member bringing top notch innovation to the table. Bringing back the previously beloved but currently maligned nu metal riffs into a surprisingly fresh direction, we hear
The EP is one of those rare instances where poetry and instruments both shine brightly without appearing like an awkward flex. Microphon3’s propensity to bend the rules of language and enunciation with precisely chosen words hits the bullseye on every syllable. Every shift in tone and flow brings with it a thought provoking dissection of the human condition and society at large. The lyrics are a nihilist’s messiah and a misanthrope’s best friend. There is a personal angle and a more general angle to each of his verses. The instrumentation is consistently energetic with not a single dull moment. What the band manages to do in such a short span of time is beyond astonishing. The EP is not only one of the most exciting hip-hop/nu-metal releases this year, but also opens up new avenues and bolder directions for the burgeoning hip hop scene in India.
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