The Mezzu' Maré Dispatch, Friday, Feb. 1, 2013: 'The Snapback' with Trop Montune

L to R: Trop Montune, J.J. Pattishall, Alex Rosa

On Friday, February 1, 2013 my good friend and talented lyricist/Hip-Hop artist, Abe Otero, aka Trop Montune, dropped in to Mezzu’ Maré to discuss the release of his latest single, ‘The Snapback’, on ¡Tacatantán Records! This track embodies a spirit of simplicity and a back to basics way of life. An artist in the truest sense of the word, Trop has the innate ability to be at once heartfelt and thought-provoking in his delivery. His lyrics meditate on finding the beauty within everyday living and making the most out of the given circumstances; in doing so, we open ourselves up to an endless pool of inspiration and creativity as is evidenced through these verses:

fundamentally
we find ways to adapt
loop the instrumental
lose yourself when the slap
of the snare as it cracks
in my lair when i lay down
my bad, dazed in the lab

U V rays
in the middle of day
ozone on the map
yo whats the word play?
en mi zona on the low
on the 408
its the 407
so i know you can relate

thats twenty four seven
life around my way
on the eastside of town
putting food on your plate
think bigger than the sound
so it resonates deep
within communities
and create opportunity

focus on beauty
and learn from the pain
lets work on unity
and bring about change
contribute to the movement
and eradicate hate

Through Trop, I was also introduced to up and coming producer, Alex Rosa, whom, he said, will play an integral role in the development of his sound in the months to come. Both individuals have drawn upon a wealth of influences from Old-School Hip-Hop to Puerto Rican Folk Music to Experimental Electro. ‘The Snapback’, co-written with producer and Taca founder, Abdias Ernesto Garcia, is a prime example of the cross cultural collaboration that has become a staple of the ¡Tacatantán! ethos. So what’s on the horizon for the Mighty Montune? More Music! and a continuation of the fierce DIY motto that drives the Tacatantán Family!

…a dispatch from the waters of Mezzu’ Maré.

Stay adrift in Mezzu’ Maré:

http://tropmontune.bandcamp.com/

http://www.tacatantanrecords.com/

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