December 11, 2020
FREE.99
"Sideways" shows off Elmnt's deft ability to tell a story in a way that feels so honest and real. Co produced by Resort.46 and ELMNT, with added strings from Montreal's Scott Chancey, and artwork by Rosalie Pampena & Riley Paul. A clever mixture of old school and new school hip hop, Elmnt delivers a soulful flow on the thoughtful "Sideways". His nods to Puff Daddy's low-key swagger as well as the impeccable rhythm works wonders. Everything here explores the way that the world has come into a weird strange moment, one where people are isolated, where politics are toxic, yet there is a bit of hope that helps pull the song along. The way that he captures the zeitgeist with these incredible insights regarding navigating relationships, seeing the world for what it is feels quite refreshing.