Raw Soul new album “Journey /// Destination” is an up close and personal view into the choice of one man. Blending autobiography with music that has been created for such purposes, this release is a sonic therapy session disguised as a party. From getting over personal challenges like passing the bar or helping people and freedom, to citing icons from the contemporary hip-hop panorama, including Kendrick Lamar and Nas, Raw Soul gives real meaning to every track.
The title track “Journey // Destination” is meditative, and contemplates the moments in one’s life with words. The accomplishment and construction of narratives are notable in Raw Soul’s continuous promote-shifting, as he examines struggles against achievements. Songs ‘Terra’ and ‘A While…’ present deep-soul music with jazz influences, ‘Monk’ presents simple and simultaneously creepy key melodies variety of moods.
The best element in Production could be judged as independence and thickness of melodies, the usage of soul samples, and occasional orchestral arrangements. Raw Soul does good work, and this is particularly evident on “How That Sound?” and “What’s Next?”, the former of which pairs demanding bass with a thoughtful statement about lives lived in a constant state of surround-being. Raw Soul produced and mixed this album and, overall, nothing is left to chance – each sound has its due meaning.
As with most concept records, the album captures the title and gives importance not only on the destination but the path taken. In Raw Soul, there is tenderness as well as strength and the tracks released are quasi autobiographical and deal with issues concerning struggle, identity, and success. For lovers of lyricism, Raw Soul gifts the listener a nearly perfect mixture of words and beats on his newest album “Journey // Destination.” Of course, this should be interesting to genuine fans looking for more than simple entertainment.
