If you are even somewhat familiar with the West Coast hip-hop scene, there is a chance that you have heard of LA's most underrated rap duo, Tiron & Ayomari. Arriving on the scene as a part of the "New West Coast" scene back in 2008-2009 (including Pac Div, U-N-I, Blu, & J*Davey), these two have been silently dropping consistently innovative & classic projects for a while now (2011's A Sucker For Pumps being a personal favorite from this era). Their penchant for blending genres, revealing emotionally vulnerable lyrical content, and writing generally soulful & uplifting music may not have yet translated to mainstream success, but their dedication has been hard to ignore.
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In preparation for their latest project The Great New Wonderful, the duo has decided to release a though-provoking "visual conversation piece" for the single "All We Are". The self directed video feature snippets of confessions & personal anecdotes from a number of associates in a discussion based around the meaning of life, self acceptance, the artistic process, and the overcoming failure. This discussion is then interwoven with shots of TiRon & Ayomari musing and performing the song with carefully interwoven images and bits of animation that all fit in with the overarching theme. Check out the video below and make sure to listen to the The Great New Wonderful LP here!
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