THe LYONZ, Change in Colour: REVIEW

THe LYONZ, Change in Colour (E.47)

A young, arty Montreal hip hop duo seeking new sonic horizons in France at the moment. 10 of the 16 tracks on their second long-player already came out as virtual two-sided singles in 2021, but the final statement continues the progression with an expansive hour of the liminal space between downtempo jazz and rap, a rhythmic set of nocturnal left turns with a freeform narrator. The quiet-storm grooves and supple arrangements are irresistible and run counter to most current hip hop trends, but it’s pretty clear THe LYONZ have forged their own path, and it’s great to hear the pair define their own sound with confidence right from the jump. 8/10 Trial Track: “Strangers in the Endless”

This review originally appeared in the October issue of Cult MTL. 

For more on THE LYONZ, please visit their website.

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