When it comes to his latest hit, Dre The Great drives it with a heavy bassline and an instantly memorable hook. Both the rhythm and the weight of “Movin’ Weight” hit the listener with equal force. A straightforward progression – short lines and plenty of white space – aids in making the music memorable and establishing the artist as one who is rightly confident and committed to the cause in every way.
Dre The Great was born in Bronx, NY but is an Atlanta-based hip-hop recording artist. Specializing in lyrics and content Dre flows flawlessly over mostly soulful sounds. He was influenced mainly by the 90s era of rap.
The story-telling on this track is quite amazing; the second half of the track, in particular, has a sense of relevance and story development that deftly pays homage to the great rap legends of yesteryear while remaining completely original.
While the hook is a little more straightforward, current, and easy to recognize and vibe to, the lyrics see the artist take a detour down a route that is quite outstanding. These bars hold your attention from beginning to end; the details become more interesting as the song progresses, yet the flow remains constant and never fails to hit the mark.
In this single, the soundscape pays homage to traditional hip hop – a simple, gloomy, and slightly eerie melody loops out in the background, while a strong rhythm comes intermittently, often exposing the artist’s vocal as he pours his ideas into the mixture.
The consideration that has gone into this set-up elevates “Moving Weight” above and beyond the vast majority of simplistic hip hop loops and currently available releases.
There’s something considerably more artful and deliberate about this than you may expect. It hits powerfully, yet it does it in a measured and methodical manner. Dre The Great exudes self-assurance and flair while also displaying exceptional musicality.
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