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Polyester The Saint – When She’s Ready

One of Hip-Hop (or music in general)’s qualities was it’s distinct sound and styles representation of it’s location, as the internet era merges those features through trends, it’s always appreciated when someone stays true, and that’s the case with LA’s own Polyester The Saint. One of the west coast’s most slept on producer of recent and thus his artistry can be also be considered overlooked, he’s one of the few who blends the classic essences of the west with a modern spin. A credit to his musicianship, with each project he’s been able to transport the listener beyond the gangsta-rap narrative thats commercially dominated over the years.

For me, he’s evolved the classic G-Funk sound and with When She’s Ready (released mid-July), continues his theme of cool, palm trees and summer breeze, for the OG’s. A more mature direction, true to self, it’s a luxuriously laid back, musically driven sixteen track project full of solid raps and velvet harmonies, infused with high end sonics that could only be described as real playalistic.

If you’re new to Polyester The Saint, there’s a consistent catalogue to catch up on and vibe out to that will no doubt leave you feeling hella good.

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Polyester The Saint – Grey Filas

If you thought LA’s current run was slowing, guess again. Ladies & Gentlemen, introducing, Polyester The Saint.

Now, this is by no way, his actual introduction, I’ve heard him prior, courtesy of collaborations with some of my favourite artists (Dom Kennedy, Freddie Gibbs), and (like his name) his verses stood out, leading on to hearing some of his own material, and initially it was evident potential, until last year, when I came across the wavy project, entitled ‘Pop, an acronym for “Passion • Obsession • Profession”. It featured this song, which was an instant hit as I had a pair, so it became a sort of anthem, Pop also featured another personal favourite 5-hunnid Benz. Throughout the project, he tackled the production with such originality whilst paying homage to the classic West Coast theme, I was impressed with the structure, and the overall wave.

Fast forward to now, I’m about to step outside, slipped my grey Fila ’96s on, happen to peer online and saw this new video, leading to me rinsing the internet on my phone, watching the video at every opportunity (Thus this review being written now, as I’ve just got back in, Filas still on). Directed by Andre 4k, he gives us a good balance with the artist being the focal point, whilst keeping the theme and vibe of the record accentuated.

“I’m yellin’ Thug Life..”

The record itself has such a southern flavour to it, Pimp C would be proud, with Pac feeling as satisfied with the West Coast soul that flows through. As usual, I have a remix in mind, I think musically it would work, if it were to feature Chase N Cashe, and the reasoning behind it, isn’t just that he’s also a dope musician on the rise, but because he too reps Fila, it would be a good look for the brand, for sure. There are a lot of people standing with their surfboards, hoping to catch onto a wave, then you have a player like Poleyster The Saint, who happens to have his own. If you like this, then definitely check out ‘Pop’, and be ready for the new project, due soon.

“Squares can’t keep up, I’m in the grey Filas..”

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