2nd Subject gets coverage in Orlando Weekly
First coverage for 2nd Sub in This Little Underground
Second Subject has been announced by Bao Le-Huu in his section of the Orlando Weekly, “This Little Underground.” Le-Huu also reviewed S.K.I.P.’s performance from April 7th, at the Social.
Excerpt:
The newest sprout in the field of local labels is Second Subject Recordings (secondsubject.com). The fact that it’s founder is Swamburger – the MC of Solillaquists of Sound and a significant scene-builder in his own right – makes it a particularly auspicious entry. Beyond just hip-hop or even music, the roster includes photographers, writers and fine artists alongside musical acts like DJ SPS, S.K.I.P., Kaleigh Baker and Adeem (of Glue). Welcome to the mix. We’re listening.
Speaking of Swamburger, his big birthday bash (April 7th, the Social) was a very local affair abuzz with music, art and culture. The bill featured a re-emerging of sorts for local backpacker S.K.I.P., who performed this time with an ace rhythm section anchored solidly by the Oaks‘ Matthew Antolick. It wasn’t the first time the rapper’s played with a live band – he’s had full-band aspirations for his musical vision for a long time now – but the set showed that he has outgrown the basic plug-in-and-rap-over MC show, possible for good, in itself a very positive development. This performance saw him manning more instruments in pursuit of greater texture. Moreover, some different flavors, like dub and reggae, have entered his vocabulary, giving needed depth and maturity to his game. All these signs make his nearly complete new album (Until the Very End) that much more of an intriguing release.
