Butter Fly - Lee Scott - A Dirty Dike Production

When it comes to UKHH, Lee Scott has been a big part of the movement for some time. With numerous releases and rap battles under his belt, Lee Scott has been putting the work in ever since he first emerged on the scene as an eighteen year old. The Northern rapper is back once again with Butter Fly - A Dirty Dike production. Dike seems to be becoming as potent with his beats as he is with his tongue. This time he takes a jazzy approach when it comes to making the beats which is the perfect match for Lee Scott's relaxed delivery and fascinating story telling. When two artists of this high-calibre are teaming up you have every right to be excited. So sit back, relax and enjoy as we describe the buttery goodness that is Butter Fly.

Butter Fly

Setting the tone for the upcoming release, Butter Fly is the opening track and the first song to receive an official video. Lee Scott's laid back, smooth delivery opens the album up in the best way possible. The track is a great example of what's to come and the perfect promotional tool for the album. Dikes production is effective in accentuating Lee Scott's bars and over all vibe for the introduction to the album. Check the video link above. Don't Make Me is the next song to get a video and opens with eerie, atmospheric ambiance and effects followed by a sick bass. It's easy to loose yourself in the bass alone, but backed with Lee Scott's opening, off key hook and equally hypnotic verses, we have instant gold. Easily a favourite and sure to be nodding heads worldwide. You can check the video out bellow.

Money Grip starts with a vocal sample and a beautiful jazz piano really showcasing Dikes vast knowledge of music and his ability to find the perfect sound to accompany the mood of the emcee. Lee Scott tears this track apart with a flow so chilled you can't help but admire how well he can set the tone of a track with the way he expresses himself vocally. Big props to Lee Scott and Dirty Dike for this one. Walking The Walk is next and is full of floaty, jazzy sounds from the Dikestar. Again Lee Scott smashes the verse showing us why he is one of the best in the game and how he is still getting better after all this time. It's easy for an artist to become complacent when they have a wining formula, but Lee seems to his step up his already exceptional technique with each release. This track works on every level, from Dikes ever evolving production skills to Lee Scott's impeccable flow and sharp tongue.

We get a nice long trippy intro for Manatee Rap laying the foundations for a beat that completely switches up what we have heard so far. A great way to change up the sound but still keeping the same chilled pace. Lee kicks it off with a nicely laired hook changing up the pitch of his voice blending perfectly with the mood set from Dikes beat. This one ends with a great South Park sample that many of you will recognise.  After a short sci-fi-esque intro, Spaced bursts into life with a beat full of jazzy swagger and sick cutz. Tremendous story telling form Lee Scott as we here a tale of how he wants to leave our planet to be somewhere less destructive. Great lyrics and one of the best beats to feature on the release. Watch TV starts with an old TV/radio sample followed by an entrancing, moody beat and more sick cutz. This time we hear Lees views on how TV dumbs down and effects the world distracting us from real life. 

The beat for Eight O'Clock In The Morning has a slight sense of fear and urgency created from the well structured intro. When the the beat drops complete with creepy chanting and slick snares, Lee seems only happy to give his bars an extra dark twist to accompany the beat. Another great example of how well these to blend. Sell Drugs seems to capture the old school hip hop sound from both artists with Dikes use of piano keys and bass mixed with Lees lyrical ability as he smashes the story telling again here. I don't think I need to explain what this one is about. Another banger. Everything Is Money completely changes up the mood with slower sounding tempo, choice of samples and heavy, heavy bass line. The intro sample that is the back bone of this beat just sounds so damn good and stays with you long after hearing it. You will find your self whistling and humming this one for weeks.    

"Don't pick a bone with a man with more skeletons than clothes,

it's a good job I keep my company sucker free,

a luxury brand of buttery slang,

a summery, when you're this fresh every thing comes for free....."

Don't Tell Me is another instant classic as Lee Scott demonstrates his ability to drastically switch up his flow mid song and make it sound easy. The lyrical content is just as impressive and is backed by amazing use of guitar samples on the beat from Dike. Again, everything just seems to gel together so well. The closing track for the album once again brings something different, full of harmonic, comical lyrics from Lee Scott and more sick guitar samples and laid back beat from Dike. Another one that stays with you constantly playing over in your head. We have got a lot of love for Butter Tits here at Locality Reviews. A fitting way to wrap this one up.

As you may have guessed, when we first learned we would be reviewing a Lee Scott album for High Focus Records we were instantly excited. But when we found out it was part 2 of the Dirty Dike Production series, excitement and expectation levels went through the roof. Here we have two artists with an arsenal of musical achievements between them putting out a record of the highest standard. We assure you that Butter Fly will not disappoint. Lee Scott has the advantage of years of experience behind him as an emcee which has given him the time to fully master his signature style and delivery backed up with the dopest lyrical content. Dirty Dike seems to be on fire with his production right now, everything from the records he is using to sample to the smooth drum breaks is pure gold and shows us how much his skills have developed in such a short time. The two of them together have exceeded everything we anticipated and have blown this one out the water. Don't sleep on this, get your self a copy of Butter Fly as soon as you can get your hands on it. Released 27th April 2015. Pre order bellow.    

   

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Reviewed by Double S and NDLC.