The ever-working multi-talented NY emcee Homeboy Sandman comes through with yet another gem titled “A!.” The track produced by Michael Sheahan is quite unique for it’s built on a steady pulsating bassline and a snare-like stab at every 2 bars but besides that, it’s bare and works perfectly for Homeboy Sandman’s no holds barred lyrics and unpredictable flow. From real-time issues, weird pop references, and a simple yet catchy hook, Homeboy delivers the goods in copious amounts as he drops lines like; “Don’t try to distract me / I’m measured at handful exactly / That and my anvil is acme / I bob and weave amidst taxis / And weave a rich tapestry“
Reading through, you can see the precise lyrical structure and visual metaphors to get his point across including witty references to classic Loony Tunes cartoon.
He adds that the chorus is just a play on the letter A and also the fact that people close to him call him A which is short for Angel, his government name.
Stream “A!” on SoundCloud.
