@LeftyLGN - Left Side Story (Review)

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As the opening hi hats and atmospherics drop on the first track of this cd i can already tell that this release is going to be something different compared to your average uk hiphop album. The beat drops in followed by the proud but conscious voice of Legionnaires member and Dont Flop battle artist Lefty. One thing that is apparent from the very get go is that Lefty is a master of many flows from the laid back soulful flows to the venomous skippy tongue twisters, his lyricism only further complimenting his flow as he takes us on a journey through the gifted mind of a genius.

Into the second track and as another deep, chilled instrumental drops in i can't help but think that i own a small piece of history even if it is on the history of one talented artist that deserves to be recognized on a global scale. Unlike most hip hop artists in the uk right now, Lefty proves that he is a versatile, consciously aware individual that blows the stereotypical battle rapper image out of the water by coming with some thoughtful concepts and well written tracks.

One thing that is evident to me whilst listening to this cd is that we have here a very bright guy with a more than able brain in his head. You may fail to see the relevance of this comment but take a look at the urban music scene right now, i mean REALLY take a look. Whilst the country obsesses over a song about a "German Whip" and deems that the formula to become successful in the industry (Bragging about money, cars, women, reputation) there are true talents among us that have a positive, awakening message in their music that the general population would rather ignore than listen to.

As one of the biggest tracks on the cd drops in i cant help but think of the powerful movements Lefty could make if some of these major labels took a look at our home grown talent and put some time and faith into an artist that isnt trying to impress people with imagery and deceptive songwriting. The track in question is entitled "Casino Royale" for which you can view the video below, Lefty's anthemic vocals are met with an equally epic and attention drawing instrumental to leave you in an audible trance for 4 minutes.

For a young artist such as Lefty, this cd in my eyes is the equivalent of scoring the winning goal in extra time of the champions league final. Not many times have i heard an artist smash it as far out the park as Lefty has with Left Side Story and as track 4 "Rendering" plays through im not only reviewing this for the website now but finding myself bopping my head and thoroughly enjoying this cd. Lefty has a unique talent in the way that through the power of his descriptive lyricism he makes you really visualize and experience the subject he is spitting about in such vividness that each track i feel brings a deep personal connection to the listener. If you listen to track 6 "Up To No Good" written about the London riots this is a prime example of how his lyricism can take you on a visual journey through the power of audio.  Left Side Story as a release is the fitted suit that you wear to only the most important occasions in your life, by that i mean that this cd is one of the most complete and polished collections of music that you will EVER own. I strongly suggest anyone that hasn't heard of Lefty before to support him as an artist and buy yourself a copy, we urge you to join the growing number of people that are with me on this journey into the mind of a diamond in the rough that's just waiting to be found and displayed to the masses. Id give this cd a solid 10/10 and can only salute Lefty for the masterpiece he has created

Article written by Jack Matthews of Knowledge Is Power Promotions

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