March 21, 2011 @ 10:13 AM EDT
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If you were at South By Southwest last week, chances are you ran into engineer, Young Guru. Before fine tuning Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella recordings, Guru did his thing behind the 1s and 2s. And now as Hov’s tour DJ, he’s getting back to his first love. While at Nice Kicks in Austin, Guru explains why he’s getting back to DJing and reveals plans of a mixtape series. Previously: Young Guru Presents: A Little Biggie 101
Wale, in this track, shows once again his ability to blend different genres. He doesn't limit himself to hip-hop, but enriches it with R&B nuances, creating a familiar sound. This fusion is not only an exercise in style, but serves to intensify the emotional impact of the song. And then there is his ability to rap. Wale is a master at playing with words, creating complex rhymes and modulating his voice to best express his emotions. In 'Blanco', his rap part is an explosion of words that intertwine with the melody, creating a hypnotic and relaxing effect. His ability to go from moments of pure energy to moments of deep introspection is what makes this track so engaging; it reminds me of when you would slow dance, hugging your woman.