Bi-Polar Bear
With a witty moniker like Bi-Polar Bear some might expect a quirky, even off-the-wall sound. This reviewer didn’t quite know what to expect from the group and Today I Found Happy.
Of course, the fans of this Brooklyn-based group know that they should attach such labels as “Indie” and “Hip Hop” to the group. Self-described as sounding “somewhat” like Atmosphere and working with Blue Sky Black Death on a new project, Bi-Polar Bear is at least putting out the effort to gain attention in the music industry.
One smart, up-to-date thing the band is doing is offering a free album download, an offer that is clearly marked on their MySpace samples. “Test Your Might” offers the professional production expected from a group on its second CD. The pace and vocals are tight enough to draw any Hip Hop fan. This tune and others indicate that Bi-Polar Bear and the genre have traveled a comfortable distance from B.I.G. and others, meaning that the quality and truth are maintained but the flavor is slightly different.
Check out “NPFJ” for the smoothness and soul that also pour from this east-coast group. “Good Moanin’” also gives the listener something slightly off-center (horns!?).
Tags: independent music, indie, bi-polar bear, indie music, music
wow, I don’t generally like rap/hip hop, but some of their songs just have a certain element that hooks me. this is great
Having lived in Brooklyn myself, I find a special place in my heart for its independent music scene. Also, artists from Brooklyn never cease to amaze me in the variety, originality and just epic-ness in general.
Now, on to the specifics. I haven’t heard any of their work but if they are a close relative to Atmosphere, I’ll definitely be giving them a listen. Plus, “Bi-Polar Bear”? Come on, that’s just good. They’ve got their stuff together and they’re getting their shit out their on the internet. That’s the way to do it, and I hope they get some recognition.