Collie - The RedEye Collection EP Review

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Following on from 2016's "Outside The Box" with Alan Newman, Irish hip hop pioneer Collie Collins returns with a brand new 7 track EP titled "The RedEye Collection". The EP benefits greatly from the production of noted producer RedEye.
The EP kicks off with "Shut The Door" which features Collie's imitable style mixed brilliantly with a great beat from RedEye.
"Time Tonight" is vintage Collie and shows that even with 2 years out of the game, he hasn't lost any of his creativity. This track even features the wonderful hashtag: #askmebleedinleftone. Hopefully that one finds itself trending.
"Take Me Back" offers a politicised approach from Collins who wished to be taken back to a time when he was unaware and his favourite phrase was "It's not fair".
"Head Wreck" is an absolute funk banger of a song. The bass guitar is so incredible, it's enough to make Stevie Wonder's eyes work.
"Left for Me" completes the EP with Collie Collins pondering why he is still around and what's left in the rap game for him. The answer is a lot. In an era when Irish hip hop is taking off and being accepted in the mainstream, Collie has always managed to stay relevant and that doesn't look like it will change anytime soon.

The whole EP is available for free on Bandcamp and Soundcloud.
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