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The spacey keys show themselves early in the record and are a constant that gives the record a dreamy feel, adding a mystical and psychedelic energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhereas \"\u003cem\u003eAll My Life\u003c\/em\u003e\" is a well executed balance between that energy found in the flute held up by a taught backbeat, allowing it to maintain a free spirit. The attention to detail and the intent in the sequencing and production on \u003cem\u003eFrequency of Perception\u003c\/em\u003e is best noticed when listening front to back. The whole album touches on dynamics in line with the iconic sound that Parker built his reputation on for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll while finding new ways to tell stories by further exploring instrumentation. \u003cstrong\u003eLewis\u003c\/strong\u003e remains consistent in his craft, continuing to cook up beats and productions with classic techniques and fresh ingredients. 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The world-wide known artist has been releasing records since his early teenage years and has created a deep body of work over the course of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe's been a staple of the hip hop scene since the late '90s, after inking his first major-label deal in 1998. Leading to some of his most well-known work with the Iconic \u003cstrong\u003eGhostface Killah\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as, modern-day phenom, \u003cstrong\u003eJoey Bada$$\u003c\/strong\u003e. His commitment to the game continues after over 20 years of consistent contributions to the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe veteran of Hip Hop has no problem keeping the Golden Era of Hip hop alive and well into 2021. 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