NYC has a new emcee to join the ranks of the culture’s birthplace and his name is Danny Matos. We’ve been doing our best to keep you up to speed with the promising artist’ inaugural effort, The Hangar, as we’ve featured both of the project’s promotional leaks (“New Genre,” and “Let Go”) and today, we’re pleased to share the full EP. Produced entirely by Surf School’s Rusty Mack with additional production support lent by the Red Walrus, Matos’ seven track effort puts his creative range on display, showcasing his pension for songwriting and song structure, while also demonstrating that he’s got rapping fundamentals to boot.

The project’s overarching theme seems centered around honesty, a proclamation highlighted on the EP’s aforementioned opener, “New Genre.” This concept continues on “Somebody,” which addresses our desire for self improvement, while “Let Go” reminds us that in pursuit of this quest, we need to travel light if we plan to go far. The project continues with tales of heartbreak, self awareness, and learning to live in the moment, as addressed on “F*ck My Head Up,” “Mixed Priorities (Hearsay),” and “Here Now,” respectively. The closer, “On Fire,” is perhaps the most metaphorical record where Danny personifies the bright lights and attractions of the city to that of a panderer; although the exterior may seem coated in gold, what lies beneath is entrenched in corruption, greed and decay.

Hit the play button below to stream The Hangar in its entirety. If you like what you hear, head over to iTunes, Amazon, or Google Play if you’d like to support.

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And this brings us back to honesty. It’s a broad term. Does the average listener today value an honest artist? True, transparent lyrics don’t necessarily come a dime a dozen. But when they do it is special. It’s crucial in fact, in the midst of illusion and hyper-fantasy that we hear often on the mainstream side.

With that comes New York emcee Danny Matos, here with the second leak off of his forthcoming ‘The Hangar EP’ (01/08). If you missed the RESPECT. Magazine premiere of his first “New Genre” release, you should probably do that now. Rusty Mack, handling the production on the entire EP, provides  incredible canvases for Danny to work on. Their chemistry is undeniable and the whole project was recorded together – yet another commendable note.

“I’m being open and holding a mirror to myself with this project..”

That’s enough out of us. Enjoy the new release and mark your calendar for the new EP. Peace and love.

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