Drawing us in with a rising soundscape reminiscent of a city by the sea with cerebral textures and metallic elements, Charlee Beatz opens the self referential 2 E’s 1 Z with an evocative introduction track, aptly titled, Prelude.
This fuses cohesively into 33, which kicks off with a boundless synth, subversive pitched narrated vocals, setting the tone for a moody and expansive trap adjacent journey. Glistening bells seduce us with psychedelia, whilst a fierce bassline has our heart and lower chakras pounding.
Next up is Dumb which opens with panning vocal design showcasing the innovative skillset of the visionary producer, using reversed effects and record scratches with trippy high hats. We appreciate the ebbs and flows of the piece and the meditative element offered as we get lost in the conceptual vocals.
Shock Drop showcases a drone bassline with a contemporary edge, the high synth sends us astral, whilst the pristine kick hypnotizes us. This leads onto Goated which opens with Eastern nuance, once again tapping into the transcendental nature of what Charlee Beatz has to offer with his creative universe.
Next is Sum New which hold a more emotive vibe with nuances of melancholia with the keys and the overarching soundscape. There are also hyperpop elements which feel magnetic, in turn created a cohesive tapestry of sound.
Come Back delivers an earworm of a melodic hook, whilst None Like You allows for some respite with a calming and chill-fi energy. The high octane universe returns with the final track, Last Call which has an incredible protagonist thread with an electronica hook that stays with us long after the trip is over!
Speaking on his record, Charlee confesses, “The album is meant to make people feel motivated, happy, and to stay moving. The album starts off in a somewhat dark and high-energy state and transcends into an upbeat airy energy.”
We love what the rising star is creating, and have added Goated to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to explore Charlee Beatz‘s wider discography, including Global!