Nord1kone & Brycon - Duartes (CD-R)

Emcee Nord1kone teams with producer Brycon to bring a unique Hiphop audio experience Duartes, the new release from Nord1kone, accompanied by Brycon, begins as a "virtual walking tour" through the tiny coastal town of Pescadero, a place known for mainly for bread and a 130-year old restaurant that bears the name of the man who founded it, Frank Duarte. For the next twenty some-odd minutes, Nord and Brycon take us on a creative and witty journey through beats, raps and rustic destination dining. It's not a traditional concept record, it's more of a "play within a play" - but it sets a tone allowing for both producer and emcee to explore concept and structure from a refreshing perspective. The interludes, skits and references all help to shuttle the experience back and forth through time and place, from the perpetually old-time seaside village to the new yet broken modernity of The City. There is a lot to digest here and luckily, there is ample opportunity to nod, reflectively and rhythm