King Cass's 'Olds Days EP' 1.0 is just one part of a multi series EP drop from King Cass which will see another release across 2023 still to come.
Describing the art cover is like watching a lonely boy who once stood uncertain of the circles he kept, the adventures his mind traveled
and the paths he walked to get to where he is today. ‘Old Days’ EP 1.0 features 5 tracks that are like a time capsule of adventures, pain & trauma all turned around by acknowledging self worth, friendships and allowing the misconceptions of others to be out of your control.
NZ Music Reviewer Jack Grabham said in recent review "What I really love about Christchurch’s King Cass is his rap is observant, cutting, witty and with heart and a bittersweet empathy for something he knows, deep down, isn’t going to end with the good guys (us) winning this game. I’ve given the whole of his new E.P, also titled Old Days 1.0, a good listen, and he’s bringing a subjective barb to a number of topics. King Cass brings an air of depth and, yes, wisdom. I am particularly pleased that the Kiwi accent is audible. Nobody said one has to sound American; after all".
Refering to the ;Old Days' single from the EP Jack went on to say "To have a song like this released, from a Hip-Hop artist who could stand his ground with that other famous Pakeha (person of European descent, to anyone not from these shores) star of the genre, the one from south of the Eight Mile Road, I am proud to be reviewing this song. It’s got a message that we all should pay attention to. True friendships, supporting one another’s aspirations and having the confidence to believe in yourself. Delivered to a slick mix, excellent mastering, and orchestration that’s clever, commercially astute and very 2023, all topped off with a vocal that was born to do this, give Old Days 1.0 a listen. It’s a great representation of the E.P. and stands way up top of the list as single of the year for the Hip-Hop genre in this humble reviewer's opinion".
About the songs:
‘Who Dat’ draws on trend setting, and just being comfortable within yourself and not worrying
about how others or your inner critic might portray your character. ‘Most High’ jumps on a
spiritual journey of manifestation and giving thanks to others without judgement. You ever heard the saying ‘Hat Trick’ well this is all about success, this track is a collaboration with Jordan Henare punching at the grind
‘private jets, no baggage’ referring to taking flight through the movement, not carrying any burdens and breaking cycles. Lockdown is a bonus track rerelease