Fan Boy Shit - Team Dynamite
"There's nothing worse than a man who thinks he's the man. Nothing worse than a lady who's super bad so she acts like a bitch."
There is a high possibility that you haven't heard of Team Dynamite. You're probably a hardcore Homebrew fan who loves knows all the words to 'Benefit' but unless you have been on point since Homebrew's 'Last week' EP and pump @Peace's 'Nobody' frequently, you probably aren't too familiar with Lucky Lance and Tony Tz. I feel sorry for you. I really do. Not only are you missing out of two of the finest MC's in New Zealand, but you are also missing out on their combination with Haz Beats who rarely makes shit music.
As you may now know, Team Dynamite consists of Lucky Lance, Tony Tz and Haz Beats and they're a part of the Young Gifted and Broke family. They have been battling away for some time since their first release 'Demo Tape'. They didn't do much since as other members of the YGB crew took centre stage, with Hombrew releasing their album, @Peace releasing a couple of projects as well as the Side Step Quintet also getting their hustle on. After featuring on other tracks involving their kinfolk, they have now graced us with 'Shepard's Delight' which in itself is quite the delight.
It's a shame that we tend to like something because it is fresh or different, as every artist should be aiming to represent themselves and do something unique. 'Shepard's Delight' is however a breath of fresh air and is different to anything else on the market thanks to the talents of the two lyricists and Haz Beats. I started off liking Lucky Lance more mainly because of his work on @Peace's 'Nobody' and Homebrew's ' Everybody' but quickly realised that Tony Tz is definitely every bit as talented as Lance and they work super duper awesomely in tandem.
The opening track, 'Shepard's Delight' is just one of many extremely smooth tracks. There's nothing complicated beat wise just some funky sounds combined with some simple drums which ensures that the lyrics a front and centre. If you treat your music like Subway, you'll find youself struggling to keep up with the transitions in flow and beats that serenade ya loins. 'Shepard's Delight' smoothly breaks down after Tony Tz's verse for Lance to come in. Nothing drastic just a well composed switch up that keeps you on your toes.
"What I wish for, is the pleasure to make a difference.
If it's lightening up the load then I'm all about it,
you might as well help out as you wait around,
you sound like shit when talk about how you hold it down,
you're half the reason I'm even having to rap about the need for you to be yourself" - Lucky Lance
I could try to talk about every track, but can only pick a few so next up is 'Very on' which features Lui Silk. Another track that shows how skilled these guys are. Lucky Lance once again opens up with his unmatched flow, followed by Lui Silk who shows that while you may have seen him plenty of times and not heard him rap, he can more than hold his own with some bars that would make many rappers reconsider their career prospects. Tony Tz seals the deal with the final verse which comes out in a similar style to Twista, where rhymes are coming at you left, right and centre but the style and personality are not lost with his quick delivery.
The last track, 'Big Richard' is my other favourite. To call the musical composition a 'beat' wouldn't be a fair reflection. It's more like a collection of funky sounds that all come together perfectly and is definitely my favourite offering from Haz. Up tempo, with sounds that do nothing less than inspire you, Big Richard is a track that I hope music fans from all walks of life are exposed to. Lucky Lance and Tony Tz match the work on the boards with their own inspiring raps which I won't try to explain as I'm just a battler who likes music. Being 'free' is a pretty broad concept, but these guys put their own spin on it .
"The demo tape originators and the ones who came late, it don't matter still love for
innovators, who got you caught like a bug to a web,
cos this shit ain't dead
must supply the bangers, yes on the hope to inspire by doing what we do best,
something old but fresh, there's no more fucking around cos it's the team at it's best" - Tony Tz
I can't really do the lyrics any justice so just check them out maaaan.
We aren't blessed with too many artists in New Zealand who preach a way of living that is wholesome, fun and free. There aren't any gimmicks, no pretending to be anything, no songs made for the joker in the boardroom, no lyrics catering to a particular audience, just good music which clearly displays the skills and prowess of all involved. If you are in need of some music that will inspire your actions as well as restore your faith in hip hop and artists in general, go to the Team Dynamite Bandcamp page. It will only cost you $1 if your a bit of a tight ass or you can fork out a bit more and help them out.