HUSKII - RECALLED ALBUM DROPPED
AT A GLANCE
Two days after release, we take a look at Huskii’s latest solo project
The eight track EP titled “Recalled” features 6 previously unheard tracks
Just over a week ago everything seemed quiet in the Australian rap scene until Aus Rap elite, Huskii, announced his ep release for November 9th. Fast forward two days post release, and it’s all we’ve been listening to for the last 24 hours and boy is it good. Huskii has managed to incorporate a multitude of styles for this album that provides a banger for every type of Huskii fan. From emotional sad-boy style tracks to fast paced trap bangers, this album hit them all. Exploring themes of his overall struggle and hustle in life Huskii definitely got some things off his chest with this release. The album consists of 8 tracks and has a complete run time of 25 minutes. The album begins with high paced banger “Intro” and finishes with a previously unheard drill sounding track “Surfin’” that features a smooth violin sample and classic drill influenced drum patterns.
The album kicks off with a short introductory track titled “Intro”, which was released prior to the EP announcement with a music video filmed by The Last Edition. As of writing, the official music video is heading for half a million plays and is quickly becoming a fan favourite for its fast paced, bass heavy production and Huskii’s slick delivery that doesn’t miss a beat. The track explores themes of Huskii’s interpersonal reasoning for some of his past experiences relating to prison, life struggles, and his ever growing need to succeed.
Slowing down the pace a little, the second track “Blood Brothers pt. 2 (ft. SKEM and TRYL)”, was also released prior to the albums announcement with a album cover style music video featuring some slight visual effects and animations. Running for a total of four and a half minutes it is also the longest track on the album which is likely due to the two features and full length verses.
Sounding like an ode to the earlier Huskii track “Stress” the third track on the album “Still Stressin’” is a newer and improved version of the aforementioned record that adds a stylistic change in delivery and overall sound when compared to “Stress”. Huskii takes an interpersonal look at his prior experiences and hardships faced throughout his life. Also taking a look inside to explore some of his personal struggles and mental battles in a way that almost guides the listener through Huskii’s mind. The production features a subtle vocal sample and soft piano keys, driven by the fast paced reggaeton sounding drums that create a laid back summer party vibe that is juxtaposed to Huskii’s deep lyrics. The lyrics work alongside the beat to create two separate deliveries that portray Huskii’s inner emotion toward the lyrical content.
The fourth track, and halfway point in the album, “This N That” features a bassline heavy trap sounding production with Huskii’s delivery sounding like some of his past releases. The track talks about his hustle and his reasons for doing so with his unmatched storytelling ability. Using his impressive storytelling and lyrical minimalism over the heavy bassline to create a sense of urgency and stress that adds to his delivery and the overall sound of the track whilst creating vivid mental images for the listener to experience. This track is likely to become one of the older Huskii fan’s favourites from this album for its familiar lyrical content and deliveries that made him the rapper he is today.
Huskii comes to the fifth track “Ain’t shit changed” Huskii brings some aggressive delivery and hard hitting lyrics over a booming bassline that is driven by the 808 kick pattern. Sounding even more like some of Huskii’s earlier bangers, he explores his life and the stress involved with the way he has been living. Using his voice and some seemingly pent up aggression in his delivery pairs extremely well with the lyrical content and overall production of the track. This one feels Huskii got some things off his chest, and boy does it sound good.
Following the same themes as the previous tracks, the sixth track, “Money Machine” is another 808 heavy, fast paced trap banger. With production consisting of some interesting sounding bells and a flute being woken up by the slamming 808 pattern and hi hat rolls. Huskii jumps on beat with a wavy sounding catchy hook that Huskii still managed to incorporate his storytelling ability into. With similar themes to the previous track, Huskii’s lyrical content relates mainly to the Trap, using hard hitting one liners and an impressive delivery alongside the hilarious adlibs to create vivid mental imagery for the listener.
Taking a more emotional and interpersonal note, the second last track “Pressure” features an intro from Huskii himself over a ridiculous electric guitar solo that flawlessly transitions into the piano melody and drum patterns. Immediately from the tracks beginning the overall tone of the album and its tracks comes out in full. Spitting over a simple drum pattern, Huskii’s expert delivery fits perfectly in between the 808 pattern, vocal sample, and electric guitar. Before delivery a hook that features layered vocal effects separated by more of Huskii’s classic adlibs. The interpersonal theme and emotional content is what older fans are used to and has clearly been improved on since we last heard him get this deep.
The last track of the album, “Surfin’” starts with an emotional sounding violin sample with an interesting 808 kickdrum that drives the entire beat from start to finish. Huskii brought out a drill themed banger for the final track of the album and it goes way too hard. The main themes of the album are all present in the lyrical content of this track being: money, hustle, family, life, prison, and the overall stress and pressure of it all. Huskii brings an array of hard hitting one liners and rhythmical adlibs over a drill influenced delivery and sets a great tone to end the album on.
In conclusion, there's a lot to be said about the album and what it means for the industry as a whole but one thing we do know for certain is that Huskii seems to have the ability of never being able to outdo himself. With every release of his since the beginning, a clear and constant rate of improvement in all aspects can be seen and this EP is no exception. Huskii and the team involved have done a really good job of providing for Huskii’s older fans to love whilst still keeping the whole thing fresh enough for the newer ones to discover and enjoy. What did you think of the EP as a whole? Let us know on Social Media @OceaniasFinest or in the comments below!
