Channeling a love affair with classic '90s hip-hop, an affinity for otherworldly themes and an ear for raw funk, Barclay Crenshaw uses his given birth name to bare his soul and deliver a slowed-down, emotive collection of collaborations and instrumentals. This self-titled debut album is a left-field departure from his better-known alias, Claude Von Stroke, but the quality is undeniably the same.
Aaron teamed up with Claude Von Stroke last year for ‘My Dog Knows The Truth’. The themes of ancient alien abductions and exploration of time and space are discovered and brought to life over ten tracks that sound like a mixture of gold rope chains and new age enlightenment. Modern organic beats mixed with gorgeous melodic moments and underlying grittiness create an experience that is eclectic, expressive and expansive.
Coded art furthers the sense of mystery and the unknown, harking back to the past while gazing into the future. Other guests include a wide array of artists, like U.K.’s inspired Lady Chann, Flatbush Emcees The Underachievers, and even a Cool Kids reunion from Chuck Inglish & Sir Michael Rocks. Make sure to cop the album on iTunes and check out ‘My Dog Knows The Truth’ below.
