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Letta 'Redemption' (Coyote Records)
Letta’s emergence has been well-documented over the past couple of years, especially for those paying attention to fresh, transcontinental takes on grime and hip hop beats. The producer’s originally from Arizona, but his debut on London label Coyote Records was infused with those trademark square waves and moody melodies from across the pond.
He’s described ‘Redemption’ as a sonic documentation of his whirlwind rise in 2016, from LA’s Skid Row to international gigs, and you can hear it throughout the album. Where ‘Testimony’ could be seen as bold and absolute in tone, this new record is softer and more meditative. This really comes through on the collaborations – ‘She Does Die’, with vocals from New York artist Fielded, plinks along with a gentle, humming end rather than a big drop, while Ryan Hemsworth features on ‘Far Off’. Ultimately, ‘Redemption’ finds Letta capitalising on what he does best, especially on the likes of ‘I Still Dream’ and ‘You Were Wrong’, adding r’n’b grooves to the dark wubs and wall-shaking kicks.
8/10
