This is the seventh EP from New York emcee and producer Bishop Nehru. At first, he released only a few rhythm tapes, then rose to prominence with his debut mixtape Nehruvia, until 2014, when he signed to Mass Appeal Records to form the duo NehruvianDOOM with the late MF DOOM and presented a A neglected self, his popularity only began to grow. – worked together in the fall of the same year. A few years later, Bishy left Mass Appeal and went on to create two full-lengths on his own, “Elevator” and “My Neglected Thoughts,” both of which I consider to be some of the best work he’s ever done. He has released six EPs and another five mixtapes, but after last fall’s Mysteries of Initiation EP, Nehru kicked off the Kult Life series with From Pain to Paintings.
“Rise” is a huge trap opener about not being able to focus on therapy and going from hero to villain, while “Through It All” veers into booming bap territory filled with samples designed to get everyone listening What kind of talent does he have? . “Hold It Down” promises more kicks and snares when the world turns around, but “Keep It a Bean” lovingly showcases the difference between real and fake.
The sequel to “Abandoned” from the second one is cool because it’s my favorite “Heroin Addiction” it has a Flying Lotus vibe to it and “Forever” talks about life with flipped vocals and hi-hats of beauty. “Devil in New York” returns with a bang, detailing his encounters with Satan in the woods, until the sombre “Fear” closes the EP, confronting everything he fears.
Whether “Chulo” or a few weeks ago’s “4 the Noners” are the latest examples of how hit or miss Nehru’s records have become over time, “From Pain to Painting” is part of the Kult Life series Solid start, I’d love to hear about future installments. Dioni$ gets a chance to show off his influence as a producer, and Bishy breaks down more personal themes.
Score: 7/10
