Eyezon - “When I Make It” Track chronicles emcee’s upbringing in Soweto
The Song:
“When I Make It” is one of a series of free tracks Eyezon is giving out before his latest album, A People Like Us, hits stores in early 2009. The Northern California via South Africa emcee delivers inspiration and entertainment with a dynamic flow and message to match. The song’s triumphant horn section mirrors the way Eyezon has championed over the adversity of his upbringing. Though having moved above and beyond the hardships of his early life in Soweto, South Africa, he vows to never forget what made him the person he is, saying “when we make it, always be looking back.” Sean Lane’s production is a standout on the album, and on this track he makes excellent use of panning and reverb to achieve a dream-like quality in the chorus.
The Background:
“Eyezon delivers his lyrics with a religious conviction, but is blessed with a great sense of timing. He has the ability to alter his rhyme schemes constantly, but without losing sight of the cadence of the mystery man’s beats.” - RapReviews.com
Eyezon, the South-African born, Northern California resident is set to envelop new fans in an album that delves into life, love, loss, and struggle on his sophomore full-length A People Like Us. The album will be released on January 27, 2009 on Interdependent Media. With A People Like Us, Eyezon touches on variety of subjects, including the dangers and racism that were rampant in South Africa during his childhood as well as common issues of love, loss, abortion, and homelessness. When asked about A People Like Us, Eyezon says the title was a reflection of “the struggles that a common people can relate to.” The album is brimming with the depth of emotion, vibrancy, and insight that is often put on the backburner in mainstream hip-hop albums.
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