Mailer Daemon – Ronin 2

The continuation of the Ronin album series once again breaks away from the usual music conventions of the current hip-hop scene with sophomore release Ronin 2. The album incorporates elements of post-trap, future base and grime to create something unique within the local scene.

Production-wise, every track has a catchy bass line that is easy to dance along with. The album doesn’t persistently pound you with driving hip-hop tracks though with smoother chilled out tracks such as ‘Wish You Well (ft. Sage)’ breaking it up in the middle.

In terms of pure fun the top tracks on offer are ‘Let’s See (ft. Sage)’ and ‘Level Up (ft Harry Wizard)’. The last of which features multiple video game references while conveying the point that everyone needs to always strive to level up and better themselves.

***1/2