New York artist Memoir. has returned with his 2nd offering of the year, just in time for warm weather on the east coast. The 2-track release “Poised. // Hold Grudges.” comes as a dose of redemption and resilience overtop sample drill beats, with Memoir. adding “Poised II is the sequel to the ongoing “Poised” series where I display my passion, resilience, and willingness to overcome life’s trials and tribulations. For the song “Hold Grudges.” Memoir. mentions “It’s a reminder to not only myself but to others listening that whenever you are elevating, striving for your goals, people are waiting for your downfall. People who knew you before your perceived success will Hold Grudges.”
The first half “Poised II” creates an infectious backdrop with a sample drill beat that fuses powerful samples with driving 808s and clean drums. Atop the muscular instrumentation, Memoir. weaves smooth, confident rhymes in engaging patterns, adding extra vitality to the track. The second song “Hold Grudges” follows with an expansive instrumental containing layered keys, snapping percussion and sliding 808s. Here, he delivers passionate vocals containing focused, poised lyricism.
The latest from New York’s Memoir, “Poised II/ Hold Grudges” makes for a vivid sample drill offering.
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