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Hartford, Connecticut has birthed a rap group comprised of a twin brother combination by the names of Fame & PdotC and on their recently released EP, “Bad Bitches & Fruit Snacks”, the two establish their mindset thru music. Given in the perspective of rap artists & college graduates, the album covers aspects of two boys turned men with their dreams coming to fruition. Comprised of eight tracks, the EP touches on a wide variety of instrumental arrangements and vocal deliveries. Let’s take a track by track look at Fame & PdotC’s “Bad Bitches & Fruit Snacks”.
The EP unexpectedly begins with a spoken word piece titled “Kondwani’s Thesis” that ultimately sets up the album and gives poetic insight into the meaning behind the project’s title. The song gives great insight as to how important women are to the world and that special woman in your life. There’s even a segment that borrows from Tupac’s “Keep Your Head Up”. “The Open Mic” is a concept track revolving around the twins at an open mic night, no worries of having to go to class the next day, with a clever twist mid-song that bolsters a sweet guitar solo. Once again, the song keeps it’s focus on women. “Where Do You Go” finds Fame & P.C on a more commercial vibe that features smooth production from Perry and a home run chorus line from singer Ysanne. The fellas offer up scenarios pertaining to common relationship issues and love. “Where Do You Go” is one of the EP’s standout tracks.
“Girl That I Once Knew” moves “Bad Bitches & Fruit Snacks” into a more serious tone and is also a standout record with it’s intense story telling lyricism that tells two tales. One of an abused girl turned woman who’s poor life decisions leads to an untimely event and another revolving around a conversation with a woman in an abusive relationship. This song touches the heart, a great release from the Hartford duo. All seriousness is washed away with the stripper anthem, “The Player’s Club”. This is a song to play when a trip to the local gentlemen’s club is on the agenda. SGULL adds in big organ chords and 808 bass slaps to get the posteriors clapping in the club. “Shotty Music” is a street banger hosting a feature from Young Lito who commands your attention with his voice and gritty content.
“Can’t Tell Me Nothing” is another great concept record borrowing on the same song title as Kanye West’s and the beat Perry provides is extremely catchy with its fast paced drums and synth lines. I really enjoy how they flipped Ye’s chorus into their own rendition here. On the closing record “Setbacks”, we get a solid offering full of inspirations provided by Steve Harvey, if my ears serve me correct. The twins handle the topic of setbacks in life and not letting the negativity hold you back, continue pushing towards your goals & dreams. A great way to end the EP.
“Bad Bitches And Fruit Snacks” offers a great selection of songs to choose from. After listening a few times over, I see the EP split into two separate categories. That is due in part to the producers. It’s another nice twist, with Perry’s production serving as the commercial/serious side and SGULL for the club and street records. With standout cuts such as “Where Do You Go”, “Girl That I Once Knew” & “Setbacks” both Fame & PdotC show great indication that they could cross over into commercial success if they so chose to. Stream the EP in it’s entirety down below and pick a copy up from the iTunes link below.
Fame & PdotC – “Bad Bitches And Fruit Snacks”
Reviewed by: @blitzb_60505
