Saturday 2 May 2015

Album Review: Lee Scott - Butter Fly (Prod. Dirty Dike)

Ladies and gentlemen, Musical Chairs is back once again, delivering you your dose of hip hop goodness in the form of Lee Scott's Butter Fly. Our most esteemed hip hop guru, Chris Brown, tells all!












I am back once again with more UK hip hop awesomeness to soothe your ears. I would say High Focus are back too, but you know that's simply not true. They never left and that's why we have major love for them, they continue to grow and they never leave us hanging for too long between releases. For that I am most grateful. Yet again and like most High Focus releases, I believe this album changes the game, even if only a little. Although I don't know too much about Lee Scott, I know he's no stranger to the UK hip hop scene. I didn't quite know what to expect when I was introduced to this album, but I rapidly found myself getting excited the minute I realised the entire album's beats were constructed by none other then HF's own rapper-turned-producer, Dirty Dike.

If you aren't too sure just who Dirty Dike is, whether he's spouting the kind of filth the average human mind just can't comprehend or crafting some tasty buttery beats, this man ain't known for taking half measures when it comes to his work. This album is no exception either; you'll find it's overflowing with funky jazz filled beats and a regular uses of vinyl crackle, giving the beats a slight 90's kinda feel. All of this just works perfectly along side Lee Scott's super chilled delivery. Combine that with his humorous and sometimes obscure lyrical content and you're set for an interesting listen.
If this is sounding good to you, then sit back and enjoy.




Butter Fly slides into motion with its title track, Butterfly, easily one of the most chilled intro into an album I've heard but it's a solid one none the less. Lee Scott's slick buttery flow just melts into Mr Dikes creamy smooth beat, creating an unusual intro that gives you a real taste of what's to come.
Don't Make Me opens up with eerie ambient effects backed by a solid bass line, shortly followed by Lee's hypnotic off beat hook. This track has a great deal of dry, yet witty, punchlines on offer that are set to leave you in stitches. In fact there are moments like this throughout the whole album. Money Grip is up next and the jazz is strong in this one as the bass line takes a lovely stroll, backed by a slow punchy beat. What really sets the scene here are the twinkles of piano keys, which play an important role from start to finish and the vinyl crackle ties the whole track off nicely. This is a definite favourite. Next is Walking The Walk and that bass is still strolling along nicely as the beat remains chilled but punchy. Lee's flow here is immaculate as ever, this track is yet another treat.



















Manatee Rap drifts into motion with a long trippy intro, everything from the beat, to the pitch in Lee's voice change, which is a fascinating way to change the sound without disrupting the chilled atmosphere. The quality of this track is simply superb, both deserve a drink for this one. We're at half way point of the album now with Spaced and its tremendously thumpy beat and stories of leaving our destructive world behind to find peace somewhere else. This is followed by Watch TV, which starts with an old TV sample, followed by a gloomy beat and cutz of the same sample from the intro. This track speaks truth on the effect that TV has on the world and how it can blur perceptions of the real world. I believe he's speaking the truth here and that why I like this track so much.   
















Eight O'Clock In The Morning has a devious sounding intro backed with the sound of horns taken straight from a horror movie. This sets a fear striking tone before the beat drops, shortly followed by a haunting chant somewhere in the back. Creepy as hell, but the production here is perfectly tailored for to the equally dark lyrical flow. Sell Drugs is an absolute banger, with its flavoursome old school hip hop sound, so prepare that famous nod and rock to that beat! You know the one. Everything Is Money contains samples taken from O'Jay's For The Love Of Money, the choice of sample here is brilliant. Love this track simply because it sticks. Don't Tell Me, Lee Scott demonstrates his ability to switch the speed of his flow in an instant, which makes for fantastic sounding hook. The lyrical content is witty and quite hysterical at times, to top it all off that wailing guitar sample is used superbly on this track. Taking us to the last track on the album is Butter Tits, which I feel needs no description at all, I won't ruin it for you.  



















This album is a gem. It's something a little different and unique in its own little way. That's why I recommend you give this album a listen, I seriously doubt you'll be disappointed. Like most High Focus releases, it pushes the boundaries just a bit further and that why we love them. UK hip hop doesn't come much better then this. Thanks again for reading.

Article By: Chris Brown

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High Focus Records

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