Starduster by Casual

 

Oakland legend Casual (of Hieroglyphics) makes a triumphant return with STARDUSTER, produced entirely by Albert Jenkins. The EP is centered on the Bay Area’s DIY indie ethos, an East Bay meets South Bay statement, underscored by elite lyricism and soulful, textured beat construction— an expertly assembled set of songs by industry vets. STARDUSTER features Casual’s intricate wordplay and streetwise edge with beats that captivatingly unfold as the minutes tick. On “Belly (Remix)” Casual gives you a sense of the album’s energy: “You cannot imagine the colors in my kaleidoscope, the effervescent essence provided by my exotic folk…”