An album that bursts into the scene with electrifying energy, is ‘Millions Upfront’ by Hari Upfront. With fifteen songs up its sleeve, and featuring several other artists, the album brings out a side of the artist that new and extremely powerful. Every song carries itself with a swagger, covering themes on identity and self-worth.
The album starts out with ‘Millions’ setting the mood for the album with its unapologetic attitude. The artist knows his worth, and he isn’t afraid to say it out loud. His rap delivery is sharp and smooth with phenomenal energy, racing against the beats of the track, yet with incredible harmony.
Maintaining the zestful energy, the focus shifts to ‘Proof 4’ brings in voices that knows their worth. The background score feels seamlessly blended with the track before, but still is able to bring out a new side, almost reinventing itself as the artist lays his raps. As you go further into the album, you’ll reach ‘Free Throw’. It’s a song which feels like it has a different font, yet the attitude and the swag remains the same. The rap takes its time to unfold, yet is able to hold your attention like how a snake charmer for a snake.
Every track brings in something new. The beats hold tension but the raps absolutely unfurl to show you something beautiful and personal. Each track feels like a glass painting- sharp yet smooth and sturdy yet delicate.
‘All Day’ brings in a perspective that is the most unapologetic version yet. Everyone will have their reason why they don’t like seeing you win, but the formula is very simple- know your worth, and keep working hard, and it will surely pay off. Rough around the edges, the song reinstates the sorry, not sorry attitude, filling the listeners with confidence and passion.
‘Silver Pieces’ has a different energy- its starts out slow and careful, almost like the track is afraid to take its next steps. As it progresses, the track finds its energy and momentum. Each line is thrown with deliberateness, as if the listeners are locked in tight for a story.
‘Thru The Guns’ starts out with a melody that makes you feel like you are in a black and white film, and it unfolds like an action sequence. The rap flow literally feels like guns shooting bullets. The track feels like an ultimatum- shoot or be shot. ‘Dragon Dance’ opens with a string instrument, again slow, almost creating this blissful unawareness of what’s about to come. But the rap reinvents itself, this time taking in a more sensual tone, but still faster than its beats.
The album concludes with ‘Double Exposure’, saving the last of its glam and shine for the ending. This track is almost shimmering, proudly standing with all the glory, with the same confident attitude and aspirational tone.
It is an album which shows you different and unlimited sides of itself with repeated listens. You can listen to the album ‘Millions Upfront’ by Hari Upfront on popular platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
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