Legendary producer Ant, best known for his work with Atmosphere, proves once again how irreplaceable he is with Collection of Sounds: Vol. 4. This latest release showcases the lifetime of dedication behind his craft, blending his unparalleled skills with a fresh, expanded vision.With previous volumes in the Collection of Sounds series, Ant has traced his musical evolution, spanning hip-hop, funk, reggae and more, all influenced and inspired by extensive travel dating back to his youth. Vol. 4 deepens this exploration, introducing rock-inspired elementsguitars that wail, gnaw, and groovewhile maintaining his signature sound.Despite these genre experiments, Vol. 4 is firmly grounded in hip-hop. The opening track, Hearing In Dark Colors, sets the tone, evoking long drives up desolate highways in the dead of night. Tracks like Created With a Heavy Brush and Just Another Three A.M. reveal a mastery of diverse soundscapes, while the triumphant Day After 2010 takes listeners on an unexpected journey. As the album circles back to hip-hop on tracks like A Pinch Brighter and Prelude Revisited, it leaves listeners transformed, further solidifying Ants status as a visionary artist.

Format / LP
Released /04/04/2025
Catalogue /RYMS-396C1
Barcode /826257039613
Artist /Ant
Label /Rhymesayers
Genre /Hip Hop