Brooklyn rapper Justo the MC set to release new album "Urban Testimony" with UK producer Brelstaff

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - June 23, 2023 - PRLog -- ARTIST Justo the MC & Brelstaff

ALBUM Urban Testimony

LABEL New Dawn Records

RELEASE  DATE November 3rd 2023

FORMAT Digital distributed by Ingrooves / Universal

In the richest traditions of the art of storytelling, Brooklyn rapper Justo the MC has teamed up with Edinburgh producer Brelstaff for a fascinating new album documenting his arrival at a crossroads from a life defining year.

"Urban Testimony" is a deeply personal narrative depicting events leading up to and during his curtailed stay at Clark Atlanta University.    Raised in a household of faith surrounded by a tough environment, details unfold of a conflicted mind on a potential escape route to academia straying rapidly on a path to hedonism, due in no small part to the prevalent culture witnessed on arrival.

Although an account of a specific set of experiences from a singular perspective, it is a story which will resonate more widely.  At its heart is the question of self identity, motivations and aspirations while presented with the opportunities to be liberated from constraints.  However this is neither celebration nor glorification, but instead a reflection of regret, the consequences incurred and knowledge gained.

The soundtrack to the new album is provided by Edinburgh producer Brelstaff.  Originally operating under his born name Daryl Donald, his reputation as one of the most respected emerging beatmakers was well earned with the release of "Solitude" in 2017 followed in 2019 by the albums "Behold the Spirit" and "Full Circle" which cumulatively generated over a million streams on Spotify.

Now with the new pseudonym his trademark concoction of chilled lofi soulful hip hop blended with jazz fusion and ambient electronica sets the perfect backdrop for the turbulent and complex themes addressed in the pair's new joint venture.

As ex DJ Premier protege Justo continues the metaphysical role of both interrogator and witness tackling his loss of faith, alienation from family, drink and drug experimentation, promiscuity and the subsequent disconnect from reality he begins to experience with an impending sense of despair, Brelstaff's productions are symbiotic in nature.  A tale of epiphany from harsh lessons learned, creatively wrapped in a heartfelt cry of "Carpe Diem" to all who may be similarly minded to risk it all.  You have been so advised… an essential listen.

Video Trailer on Youtube

https://youtu.be/jm9l0Hag5sc



More information at the label's website https://newdawnrecs.com