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Lunging headfirst into 2024, Skunkadelic teams up with producer Abstract
Soundz (Eva Lazarus, Sanity, Da Fly Hooligan) for a brand new strictly hip
hop excursion.
‘Pressure’ is about just that; the frenetic, haphazard pace of 21st century life and its effect on someone’s mental and physical well-being. It’s an
earnest self-appraisal of his recent life exploits and the eager anticipation
of a brighter future. The lyrics tackle the age-old struggles of stress “a
cold killer” and a propensity for self-loathing, both fundamental facets of
the human experience but rarely handled with such a combination of
candor and grit.
Whereas previous single ‘No Time’ forged afrobeat with electro, here we
encounter Skunkadelic in his most familiar territory - focused, driven,
boom bap, jazz rap refrains galvenising the confidence and sincerity of
his message.
Skunkadelic's erudite lyrics and signature rich baritone can be heard across his solo work and as a collaborator with the likes of The Allergies, Ty, Stagga, Magugu, Mazbou Q, Mr Woodnote and Band Pres Llareggub.
He also fronts the nine piece Welsh afro-funk collective Afro Cluster, currently working on their eagerly anticipated follow up to 2021’s debut ‘The Reach’. Skunkadelic’s multi-genre aesthetic is always refreshing, taking inspiration from the cerebral sensibilities of jazz rap (ATCQ, The Roots, Guru, The Pharcyde, De La Soul) and blending it with the invigorating sounds of his ancestral Nigeria (Fela Kuti, Tony Allen) culminating in an authentic voice empowered by generations of diverse music.
lyrics
Verse 1
It took many attempts to make amends
Realise what I represent, is far from heaven sent
Camouflaged in a scent so authentic
Infiltrate your defences
Uplifting you, leaving you senseless
Let the pen drift scriptures in every sentence
Painting pictures like The Avengers
Resilience demonstrates the intention
Never quit till I set it straight, I’m relentless yah yah
Heavyweight train of thoughts, when I deliver
On track a winner, full course already considered
Let it simmer, overthinking got me sinking deep like quicksand, stress a cold killer
Need a break chilling on a Cali coast with a bifta
A bit of liquor, yamming up my roast dinner
Until then, never give up
As I begin to give in, to see the bigger picture
Chorus
Trying to find a way through this maze, stay focused
Time to kill the hate, dead weight from self loathing
Serenade this pain, medicate in strange doses
Trays filled with roaches
Trying to find a way through this maze, stay focused
Time to kill the hate, dead weight from self loathing
Serenade this pain, medicate in strange doses
A new dawn approaches
Verse 2
Spending so much time trying to be some else
Till they start to forget how to love themselves
What you make of it, life’s great promise, they can’t take it from us
Still break ground swimming against the current
Face down breast strokes like a bottle nose
Topple those obstacles with a solid view
Misconstrued especially when I speak the truth
Belligerent attitudes becomes a standard view
Starting feuds till the point you’re beaten black and blue
Looking back, I had a few buss-ups
Made to look a sucker, cos I stuttered
Still stuck up, from my brothers and sisters the same way
Looking out for one another
Even past the point, I could stand up on my own two
Nuff respect to the old crew
Chorus
Trying to find a way through this maze, stay focused
Time to kill the hate, dead weight from self loathing
Serenade this pain, medicate in strange doses
Trays filled with roaches
Trying to find a way through this maze, stay focused
Time to kill the hate, dead weight from self loathing
Serenade this pain, medicate in strange doses
A new dawn appraoches
Verse 3
Trying to find a way through this maze, stay focused
Time to kill the hate, dead weight from self loathing
Serenade this pain, medicate in strange doses
Engineered to never loose hope when
Trying to find a way through this maze, stay focused
Time to kill the hate, dead weight from self loathing
Serenade this pain, medicate in strange doses
Engineered to never loose hope when
credits
released January 26, 2024
Recorded and mixed by Andrew Sanders at Kings Road Studios
Mastered by Charlie Francis at Synergy Mastering
The signature baritone and lyrical dexterity of Cardiff’s premier emcee Skunkadelic is instantly recognisable amidst the
ever fertile soundscape of UK Hip-Hop.
Aside from solo work, Skunkadelic has a resident post at the helm of 9-piece monster funk collective Afro Cluster and has written, recorded and toured extensively with the group over the last decade....more
