Growing up a Hip Hop fan in the 80s and 90 I most definitely understand the concept of rhyme travel. It’s when you close your eyes and visualize the lyrics and mentally find a different place. Artist like Nas, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, and GURU all did that for me. Salute to KINETIK and Terem for capturing that in this track. Listen.
Whether by plane, train or automobile, much can be learned by traveling. However, as the airports shut down and the borders close because the pandemic, we can still use our imaginations to journey onward and open up a new realm of perpetual possibilities.
Over Terem’s atmospherically opulent and peaceful soundscape, Kinetik tells the tale of his life experiences whilst expertly weaving international landmarks and locales into his wordplay. From popular attractions like the Great Wall of China or highly desired tourist destinations like Greece, Kinetik and Terem become travel agents and tour guides by turning speech and sound into flights. No boarding pass necessary. Press play and make moves from the same spot.
