Jazzed-out raps can't help but retain a throwback flavor – the sounds of pianos fluttering over hi-hat-heavy drums is always going to sound somewhat vintage. But as with any style of hip hop, its relevance and ultimate identity is going to be defined by the lyrics, and that's where this slightly mysterious collective shines. Airy grooves make way for lightning-quick verbal barbs on "Feel Good Music," while "Refined Divine (Revisited)" lays back a bit, concentrating on the drums and keeping the piano loose and dusty. Lyrically, the group is agile and intelligent, comfortable with tracks both fast and slow. This may be an EP, but it's packed tight with beats and rhymes. If you're tired of the dumbed-down hip hop trends, pick this up and rock it.
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