Tempos rolled back until they become noir-like, Ogcrains presents a perfectly polished sense of pop within his productions. Flows feature this rather intensely focused sight on what is truly important: self-growth. He makes sure to take the best of the past, of that slow-moving funk, alongside the more recent trend of slowing the rhythms down to become a force of nature. Compare what Ogcrains is doing now to some of the sped-up delivery of the past. He ensures that every moment matters and that an appreciation for the present takes shape.
His childhood spent in awe of the fabulous 90s rap of Dr. Dre and the lo-fi beat master of J-Dilla informs the distinctiveness of the mood. Every single track plays off this style, as the atmosphere is of the essence. The evolution of his grooves happens subtly, for he shows off his ability to deliver a look toward the future, one with all the endless opportunities that such a vision can express.
On his latest “West Coast Vibes,” Ogcrains looks into the future. With parties held on the beach, getting the vibe right, this mellowed attitude to the whole thing exists. Left unsaid is everything that he went through to get to this level of happiness. His whole backstory, one of relocation and getting his head straight, all of this manages to inform the verses.