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…”
Tracklist
| 1. | The Design | 2:46 |
| 2. | Head Strong | 2:16 |
| 3. | Belly (remix) | 2:50 |
| 4. | Be Real | 2:53 |
| 5. | No Good To You | 3:20 |
| 6. | The Design Instrumental | 2:46 |
| 7. | Head Strong Instrumental | 2:16 |
| 8. | Belly (Remix) Instrumental | 2:50 |
| 9. | Be Real Instrumental | 2:53 |
| 10. | No Good To You Instrumental | 3:19 |
Credits
released November 15, 2024
All songs written by Casual
All beats & music by Albert Jenkins
Scratches by DJ Platurn
Layout by Controller 7
Back Cover photo by Jacob Rosenberg
(c) Needle to the Groove, LLC 2024
All songs written by Casual
All beats & music by Albert Jenkins
Scratches by DJ Platurn
Layout by Controller 7
Back Cover photo by Jacob Rosenberg
(c) Needle to the Groove, LLC 2024
