Album Review: Church House Campfire By Dlar Madwar & Borough Kings
Church House Campfire is a 15 track Hip-Hop album by West Auckland's very own Dlar Madwar and his crew Borough Kings.
I bought this album last year at the release gig. To be honest I didn’t realise It was the release at the time.
I’ve got a day off and I’m listening to some local Hip-Hop and I check out the song ‘You should of Paid’ on soundcloud. The hook is stuck in my head from hearing it on the intro’s to some of the 2014 ‘1 Outs Street Battle’ videos. Then I let the album roll, reminding me how great this album is.
This album is ultra musical, taking elements and samples from classics such as Neil Young's 'Heart of Gold', Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' and many others. The hooks are huge and get you vibing. The songs are expertly crafted with the grimy street level rap lyrics from Dlar Madwar, Misk, K.D Lok, Pakkz Tha General and Jessica Violet. With production and mixing by K.D Lok, and beats by Spearman.
The lyrics contained in this album are super real, straight from the heart. I know a little bit about the members from the Auckland battle scene and I know they’re all about that life so when I hear the stories in the lyrics I know there's no bullshit in the content.
Dlar Madwar is well known as the owner of the 1 Outs Street Battles rap battle league and is one of the best battle rappers in New Zealand. Borough Kings brothers Misk and Pakkz Tha General are also legends in the New Zealand battle scene with Pakkz tha General and K.D Lok being prolific recording artists in their own right.
This album sees some of New Zealand Hip-Hops greatest talents coming together in a labour of love resulting in an amazing album.
The mix of soulful boombap and aggressive heartfelt lyrics combined with the super strong hooks in every song make this album a stand out offering to New Zealand Hip-Hop.
The album exhibits Dlar Madwar's fight between good and evil and a struggle to decide what side he truly belongs on. With Dlar and The Borough Kings exorcising their inner demons in these lyrical tales of life's trials and tribulations.
I can safely say that Dlar and The crew belong on both sides, with good music and the most evil of rap skills.
You need to cop this album if you’re a fan of real Hip-Hop and good music.
Check out the album on soundcloud
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