Delusionists - "The Low"
It goes without saying that there's a lot of great music that goes undiscovered, especially on the internet. Take for example a song like "The Low" from the Delusionists' Prolusion Plus LP. Delusionists are a London-based hip hop trio, but outside of the accent, you'd think that this was some East Coast hip hop, specifically '90s-era New York. And while the idea of new music mining the past for a convincing, fresh sound seems like a step backwards -- something bound to falter in some way -- Delusionists prove to be a confident, forward-thinking group that's wise, conscious of both intellect and aesthetics. It's been said that the word "RAP" stands for "rhythm and poetry," something that stimulates both mind and body to move.
