Elusive Little Comments | Psyonik - PRZM DSTRCT

Dedrick Pitter is a rapper and producer from the Bahamas, and under his project Psyonik he presents the world with PRZM DSTRCT, a mixtape that brings forth a nostalgic sound which harks back to the golden age of the rap and hip-hop genre. Dedrick was growing up at the time Jay Z, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G, The Alchemist and many other artists were evolving their music and therefore leading the hip-hop genre to what many thought were unimaginable heights, so expect great things.

Listeners should expect the nostalgic trip of the 90s to happen right away on opening track Remind Them Of Their Fear, a short but interesting piece which features a sample that could have easily been grabbed from Psyonik’s favourite decade. Sounds weave in and out of eachother, creating a beautifully flowing track which breezes by effortlessly – which is even more impressive considering the old-school, muddy production – while retaining a strong structure and catchy rhythm; a very good start to the mixtape.

Artists such as Jay Z and A Tribe Called Quest were known for their ability to transform their songs into great ones simply because of one particular sound or rhythm. Psyonik brings a lot of this trait to the modern day in PRZM DSTRCT. As a result of this old school innovation Psyonik has created a sound that’s extremely accessible, while also stuffing it full of brilliant flow and lyrics.

PRZM DSTRCT is a relaxed listen, but much like a prism is full of colour and depth once the listener shines a light upon it. Psyonik has perfect attention to detail and its remains top notch throughout this mixtape, and because of the decision to add a guest vocalist or a sample to the mix and every single song on it makes it worth listening to over and over. While I would’ve liked to see Psyonik take all of these influences and use them to create something a little more original and ambitious as many of today’s modern gems, it doesn’t stop PRMZ DSTRCT being a great listen, and it is great to relive the sound that effectively revolutionised an entire genre.