The Cataracs Release New EP

Surely you know The Cataracs. They have been around forever, and I can guarantee that even if you think you've never heard of them, you probably have. They have worked with Hyper Crush, Colette Carr, and most obviously Dev. Very rarely do they release music on their own, and for the first time in what feels like forever, they have released an EP of their own.

Words cannot describe my love for these two. They always make the sickest beats, and even when they are on their own they sound polished and professional. They are best friends with Dev (and have produced literally everything she's ever done), and this EP sounds like a male version of a Dev album.

The EP has been put into the pop category given the history of the group, but it probably would fit better in the Rap/R&B section due to the style of this specific release. The group changes it's style quite often. If you compare the more radio friendly "Sunrise" to the out there and unconventional "Undercover", it is hard to even tell they are by the same group. The same can be said about this collection of songs, as they are straight up rapping throughout, and it may not be for everybody.

"Gordo Taqueria" is still growing on me. I've never been big on rap music, but I am a huge fan of The Catracs. I have given the entire work a few listens and it has certainly improved my opinion on it. Whether or not this is me stanning for them or not, only time will tell.

You can preview and buy the EP on iTunes and see for yourself if it is genius or just awful.