This song comes from The Raign’s excellent album “Organic”, which you can listen to and purchase VIA ITUNES or at their website, TheRaign.com. This track is available for free as a single, but do yourself a favor and check out the whole project.

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If you haven’t checked out The Raign’s new album, Organic, or at least the sampler, you’re fucking up. The video is a tribute to hard workers everywhere. Trust me, you should be on the lookout for these dudes.

The south side of Atlanta has always been a breeding ground for a certain sound of rap. The terms grassroots and homegrown have been thrown around, but perhaps the most accurate botanical word for that sound is Organic, and so the name of The Raign‘s new album is fitting. Like every Atlanta artist, they draw heavy influence from the Dungeon Family, who in their time came to epitomize organic hip hop. Much of that is due to the unabashed thoughtfulness and emotionality of their verses, and The Raign is picking up right where that legacy left off. This album has really thoughtful production and engineering, but it’s also one that needs a good sit-down listen in order to fully blossom lyrically. As far as Dungeon Family comparisons, it’s more Withdoctor than OutKast, but really it’s closer to the sound and spirit of CunninLynguists’ later records. It takes itself seriously and invites the listener to do the same, while avoiding that trap of being overly dark or depressing. Towering-soul-arrangement in parts and bluesy in others, it doesn’t lack for cohesiveness or vision, as is sometimes the case for albums with a variety of producers. A sincere country rap tunes effort that deserves a good listen.

With this sampler, hosted by the one and only DJ Burn One, you don’t have to take our word for it. Check it out and be sure to explore the group’s official website to learn more. Without further ado, we present to you

The Raign - Organic (Album Sampler) Hosted by DJ Burn One

If you like what you hear, check out the full album on iTunes.