By Jacob Ezra
New York artist Thought Provokah has caught our attention for his fresh EP Expensive Thrifts. A graceful, elegant set of underground hip-hop tracks that still retain their grit and rawness- Expensive Thrifts finds Thought Provokah painting reminiscent, vivid pictures with his lyricism atop production from IV, Ares Prod, Magnum Beats, Immortal Buddha, and Ganesboro. A sleek set of laid-back joints that find Thought Provokah exhibiting a focused, relaxed charisma through which he never sounds rushed, but always present and confident. “Wear Are You” is a poignant opener that brings forth a brisk, soulful feel with its cinematic key lines and triumphant vocals. Title track “Expensive Thrifts” is beautifully nostalgic with uplifting undertones, underpinned by a rich, infectious bass-line and characterized by Thought Provokah’s poetic verses.
Expensive Thrifts follows Thought Provokah’s persona Knapp Jones- who is on a little shroom trip and stumbles into a thrift store when a record he remembers- an Ahmad Jamal joint- piques his interest. As he gets deeper into his trip, he starts reminiscing as he sees items that bring about memories.
Give Thought Provokah’s Expensive Thrifts EP a listen here now. Support the artist directly HERE.
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