Marlowe is a hip-hop duo made up of producer L’Orange and emcee Solemn Brigham who joined forces a few years ago. With one self-titled project under their belt, the duo return with another salvo titled “Future Power Sources” proving their union is no fluke.
The track continues their trend for hard-hitting gems with a tinge of social commentary laced with witty lyrics. L’Orange doesn’t let up and builds a vibrant bass-laden beat complete with vintage brassy horns. DJ Trackstar (DJ for Run the Jewels) comes through with excellent vocal scratches to add a classic hip-hop element into the mix.
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Solemn Brigham is steadfast and focused with his machine-like flow and off-the-cuff lyrics about self-confidence, growth, and more. For the most part, he is having fun with the pen as he reveals different layers to his skill with authoritative lines like “…I run with the flame, I don’t dumb the pain, we ain’t from the same book/ I just want light on where I came/ we just still remain/ find your lane or be shook…”
The accompanying music video uses a myriad of visual effects and graphics that play alongside Brigham’s vivid lyrics and the thump of L’Orange’s production. A handful of visual motifs are used to drive home the power source theme and bring everything together.
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“Future Power Sources” is the lead single from their sophomore project aptly titled Marlowe 2, set for release August 7th via Mello Music Group.
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