“Pardon Our Dust” from Dillon & Diamond D sets an immediate chill vibe musically, but by the time the lyrics enter there’s an earnest message conveyed. Each verse by Dillon and featured guests Planet Asia and Ras Kass has a cohesive flow and subject while their varying cadence gives the listener something fresh throughout. In the first verse, Dillon invokes the past with “I placed chips on the table when the wager was set. I’m hoping that it’s not a major regret. I’m a dangerous threat. Some fronted then they paid their respect. I’m from the age of the pager where we played the cassette.” This is reflected in the ensemble one verse each style reminiscent of classic groups like Jurassic 5 and Tribe Called Quest while Diamond D keeps the beat vintage and groove-oriented with some sampling and instrumentation that creates a moderately psychedelic experience. If fresh voices on vintage vibe hip hop is what you’ve been craving go find their new album “Uncut Gems”.
