Khalil Nova has new music to share with the world today. As if this is not sufficient, its marketplaces flaunting a sale; a deal sad television salesmen might call a "one time offer." In exchange for this celestial sound, Nova - founder and chairman of the Nova Council - only asks for your eternal loyalty in return. The price is steep but how else can he make sure you will appreciate this gift and not just add it to a pile of forgotten mp3's? Proper context works marvels. Also take into consideration that the Distortion God will beat any opposition to his reign into submission. It is in your best interest to buy within the next twenty minutes; shipping and handling will be free!
The similarities between "Super Ultra" and "Shining Fingaz" are inescapable. Both tracks are instrumental, the two songs use Dragon Ball samples, and in tandem they make a strong case that the Novawave has not peaked. Fears of standardization have been avoided. Variety, heard almost immediately, now plays a significant supporting role. The brief introduction accompanying the words, "We have such great titles now don't we [...] We might as well just say we're invincible," merely teases at what is no longer there. The mood is set with a deep bass and the two-bar harmonic cloud of galactic dust - the Nova tag. The surprise is soon to follow because of how the rest of the materials are used. Not oblivious to trends and tastes, Nova does sprinkle the best of trap in his songs. The snare rolls and weak cymbal, however, have become more than cues. An odd sounding signature - one which seems almost like 3/4 - provides the song's foundation. As soon as the :23 mark hits another surprise is levied: a second haze and even a brief keyboard appearance in the midst of this refreshing stop-time. Following the bridge after the 1:00 mark the beat loops, unfortunately not showcasing the 2nd haze until the outro at 2:00. Fortunately, the audience gets a second chance to hear the best qualities of a still developing artist.
- John Noggle
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