Broadjam Artist: Cali G
Song: Caliber
Reviewer: Drew Hale
Positive Comments: This song could EASILY find its place among modern hip-hip and pop radio. Great concept. Reminds me a little of B.O.B. and even a little Jay-Z form the early 2000’s. The track grooves heavily, and I found myself bobbing my head the whole time.
Constructive Comments: Constructively, most of what I have to say has to do with the track itself. The rap vocal is solid…great phrasing and tone. But the guitar work is a little distracting. From the beginning, the rhythm acoustic is out of tune, and it was hard to get past for me. Also the solo felt a little unnecessary. It didn’t really “say” anything melodically, to me. i would rather have heard some more of what’s going on in the rest of the track. I loved the synth tracks, and the bass drops., could have done with some more from those. Loved the hook, and the vocal there. The only other thing I have is the overall mix. It’s a little harsh on the high frequencies and light on the bass and low mids. And because of this, the overall track just doesn’t punch like it could. The beat could use a tune-up in the eq. The snare feels a little too harsh, and the kick could be warmed up and tuned up in the high mids to add punch. A little clean up sonically, and I think you have a hit here.