Eswatini born rapper and hip hop artist Oriiginelle has at long last dropped her joint EP with renowned South African producer Soduh Beats. This comes after Oriiginelle had been teasing the release of this project all along as she had a profile picture of a blurred cartoon image of herself across platforms, which she only got to reveal as the cover art of the project, today when it dropped. The cover art features an image of herself wearing a cap and holding a fork and knife, while dressed in a white apron to avoid staining her clothes. This imagery perfectly complements the title of the EP: Expensive Hunger.
This release comes after the critical and commercial success of her 2023 project “Metarmophofeels,”. The project proves that she continues to transcend boundaries with her artistry.
“Expensive Hunger,” a 7-track EP, marks a significant collaboration with acclaimed producer Soduh Beats, further cementing their dynamic partnership. The anticipation for this release has been heightened by the drop of two lead singles: “Expensive Hunger” in April 2024 and “Change,” featuring Zulu Mecca, in June 2024.
This project signifies a new era for Oriiginelle, showcasing her evolution as an artist. Her lyrical prowess, ambition, and versatility are on full display as she seamlessly transitions between boom bap, sangfroid, and soulful melodies. The project serves as a potent reminder of the way Oriiginelle can rip up songs with her credence alone as she tightens her grip around the mic throughout the seven tracks.
What sets “Expensive Hunger” apart from “Metarmophofeels” is its more mature and meaningful approach to music. This is evident in the beat selection, production quality, feature choices, and song structure. The project weaves a compelling storyline where Oriiginelle delves into the growing pains of a young LGBTQ woman in pursuit of her dreams. Moreover, Oriiginelle is incredibly limber in her approach to music, effortlessly moving from soulful to boom bap, and beyond.
At its core, “Expensive Hunger” is a profound narrative that encapsulates the sacrifices and challenges inherent in the pursuit of one’s dreams and purpose, particularly as a young creative from the Kingdom of Eswatini. Oriiginelle’s raw and unfiltered storytelling conveys the complexities of losing platonic and romantic relationships, grappling with grief, and reaffirming the worth of her dreams amid adversity. All these themes are masterfully woven into the project’s production by Soduh Beats, which is characterized by gritty and raw drums creating a textured backdrop for Oriiginelle’s verses.
“Expensive Hunger” promises to be a musical and emotional tour de force, offering listeners a deeply personal and resonant journey through Oriiginelle’s artistic and existential experiences. The EP dropped at midnight and sees guest appearances from Zulu Mecca, Novl, Ntatao and Toby From 59th. Oriiginelle continues to be a rising star from the kingdom, exuding stellar lyricism and confidence.
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