Beast Coast Go Radio-Friendly On "Coast Clear"

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Beast Coast switches up the style on "Coast/Clear."

The "Beast Coast" movement is well underway, which is a notable accomplishment in itself. The fact that Joey Bada$$, Kirk Knight, Nyck Caution, Issa Gold, AK The Savior, Flatbush Zombies, CJ Fly, and Powers Pleasant have managed to clear their schedules and organize both a tour and an album is enough to signify the boys aren't playing around. Their initial single "Left Hand" set a vicious tone, picking up where former posse cuts like "Audiopium" left off, with brief verses and boundless energy. This time around, however, the Beast Coast players are pulling back, offering a more sedate, radio-friendly sophomore effort in the Powers Pleasant-produced "Coast/Clear."

Available in select international markets, "Coast/Clear" feels like a piece of modern hip-hop, with a drifting synth-driven instrumental. Even Meechy Darko appears to be having a good time on this one, trading in his mouth-frothing, elbow-dropping energy for that of a true Casanova. "I just fu*ked your girl I should have posted it," he raps, a melodic hitch in his signature baritone. It's definitely a stylistic departure from the opening cut, but it speaks to the crew's versatility, and dedication to crafting a well-rounded batch of tracks. What do you think of this one? 


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<b>Feature Editor</b> <!--BR--> Mitch Findlay is a writer and hip-hop journalist based in Montreal. Resident old head by default. Enjoys writing Original Content about music, albums, lyrics, and rap history. His favorite memories include interviewing J.I.D and EarthGang at the "Revenge Of The Dreamers 3" studio sessions in Atlanta and receiving a phone call from Dr. Dre. In his spare time he makes horror movies.
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