REASON - Window of Time
Reason's Window of Time is the final solo effort of his pioneering career, a true
testament to his twenty plus years of dedication to Australian hip hop and reflective
of his journey thus far.
Window of Time, in essence, is intended
to open minds and expose its listener to a mélange of historical, situational
and currently pressing themes. Reason, both a school teacher and youth workshop
facilitator, takes actualities to words with the intention of inspiring positive
action. The album's conceptual roots are of a worldly emphasis in contrast to
the artists previous releases that were more indicative of his local scene.
From
the ferocity of 'Rep the Legacy' featuring Lazy Grey, to the dark soundtrack-esque
tones of 'Action' featuring Lotek, and the sonorous sentiment within 'I Want'
featuring Suffa; Window of Time is an engaging exhibition of melodic texture.
Title track 'Window of Time' epitomises Reason's passion for history, and the
importance of education in everyday life personifying the idea of 'words from
a teacher'.
'Run Tingz' featuring AJ (UK) and Iron Braydz (UK),
is an impressive exchange between three emcees from different walks of life, the
track demonstrates the unifying effect of shared passion. 'We Come From an Era'
featuring Hau (of Koolism, and triple J's hip hop show), is a generational sift
through the idiosyncrasies which defined the times from which the two emcees grew
up.
In typical Reason style, there are guests aplenty throughout
the album. Sharing mic duties are world class emcees and vocalists including Lazy
Grey, Bias B, Hau, Dialectrix, Hunter, Iron Braydz (UK), Lotek (UK), AJ (UK),
Joyride, KYE, Mdusu, Rachel Berry & Rapaport. The album credits superb production
from Suffa, Debris, Debate, Seanie B, Mdusu, Simplex, Geko & WIZDM. The metaphorical
Window of Time brings the career of this pioneer and veteran of the Australian
scene full circle, as Reason takes on all before him with one last, heartfelt
and monumental contribution to a scene by which he has helped to create.
"There
is music for all generations throughout the release. Conceptually, the album is
for the youth, party goers, intelligentsia, the purists and the recent graduates
to this very unique sound. I've taken my time, spent painstaking hours refining
my lyrics, requesting musical changes and thus the process has in short, been
a worthy experience. Like a top shelf scotch, it often takes time for maturity
to be achieved." - Reason
TRACKLISTING:
01.
Let the games begin
02. Kosher
03. Action f/ Lotek
04. Youth f/ Cammee
05.
Truth f/ Dialectrix, Bias B & Joyride
06. Window of Time
07. I want...
f/ Suffa
08. Run Tingz f/ AJ (U.K.), Iron Braydz (U.K.) & Fraksha
09.
We come from an era f/ Hau
10. Dedicate
11. Backyard f/ Hunter & Rappaport
12.
Rep the Legacy f/ Lazy Grey
13. The Interlude
14. Don't believe f/ Rachael
Berry
15. Many Styles f/ Mdusu&Kye
16. Rewind
17. The Final Siren
'Window
of Time' is available now.
