At the End of the Day They Will Remember Our Name: ECOMOG
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Ecomog claims to be changing Hip-Hop and with their latest album “808s and Ecomog”, I believe they are doing just that. This album is based on Kanye West’s 808s and Heartbreaks hence the name. It was impressive to hear how this talented group used sampled pieces from Kanye West’s album. They managed to turn the samples into their own songs and “own it”. I felt they were on point with every song and there was never a dull moment. Ecomog’s style is very unique from what is out today in Hip-Hop. It’s Hip Hop with a pop rock feel. Ecomog brings the element of storytelling to the table as well. They know how to set the tone and atmosphere in order to include their listeners. Standout songs include “We Can Dance” and “Bad News”.
The lyrics on “We Can Dance” are very entertaining to me. “Go skinny girl with yo baggy thong” perfect example. “We Can Dance” is full of energy and gives off a great vibe. I thought this song stood out because it gave a different feel from the rest of the album. It’s a very playful upbeat song. With the song “Bad News” I thought they did an amazing job with the storytelling. The lyrics compel you to continue listening. Their tone throughout the song allows you to feel what they are going through. Once again they did a remarkable job with the lyrics.
Ecomog is without doubt a making some changes. “The group consists of Entity, Epidemic, Confucius, and Shizz; 4 individuals that have perfected their craft whether it be lyricism, production, or engineering, aiming to bridge the gap between mainstream and the underground. ECOMOG… changing hip-hop.” I couldn’t of said it better!
-Jae Cy
