Andre Gainey and John Harrison are part of a change in hip
hop that has been manifesting itself since the late 2000s. The era of blog rap
has given rise to weirdos and softies that previously were disenfranchised or
forced to make dance songs if they had any hope of achieving traction at all.
That is no longer the case. There is a great divide among hip hop heads as to
whether or not this change is good or not. It serves as a perfect commentary
for the duo fitting into this larger tug of war naming themselves They Hate
Change.
Cycles is a concept album about growing up. Transitioning
into adulthood is no fun. Instead of treating the process like a couple of
Peter Pans, They Hate Change tackle the emotional upheaval head on. For people
currently in this phase (like myself) or people who have long since exited it
but want a look back, this album is worth a listen. Stream + buy links posted
below.
-- Roy Blumenfeld
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