Axos - MITRIDATE 2

Axos returns with MITRIDATE 2, a descent into evil to emerge purified. Released on the Not On Label record label, this album follows his self-titled debut from 2016. The artist constructs a cathartic journey here where one explores light through shadows—a visual and thematic tension reflected in the album artwork.

MITRIDATE 2: A sonic catharsis where Axos weaves his light through the shadows with a prestigious cast

The album revolves around thirteen tracks that form a dense sonic architecture. Production is handled by several artists, including Low Kidd on La Pluie and Black Mamba, Salmo (2) and Yazee on I Saw God On The Road Trip, as well as Lazza, Biggie Paul, and Pitto Stail. The ensemble gives substance to this introspective journey without relying on a single artistic direction but rather a plural one.

Liberami Dal Male: The central hymn of a cathartic journey exploring light and evil

The album opens with Liberami Dal Male, a track that lays the groundwork for this exploration of evil. It is here that Axos's desire to weave a path where purification becomes the ultimate goal is confirmed. The song serves as the starting point for this journey, anchoring the project in direct and evocative writing.

NBK: The collaboration with Lanz Khan which validates this path through evil

Lanz Khan's presence on NBK immediately enriches the vocal landscape of the album. This external intervention brings a necessary contrast to Axos's universe, thereby validating the theme of evil foreshadowed right from the intro. The guest's voice adds to that of the main artist, giving an extra layer of depth to the track.

La Pluie: the key track where Low Kidd weaves production for Axos

On La Pluie, the collaboration with Low Kidd is highlighted as a standout moment in the production. This name appears explicitly on this song, confirming his role in shaping the sound. It's a concrete example of this diversity of producers working together to give substance to the album.

Kill The Radio: the Nerone (2) version that enriches Axos's sonic universe

Six Pills: Stide's presence on a standout track from the second album

Stide appears on Six Pills, contributing to the crossroads of voices that characterize this opus. His presence is one of the notable collaborations listed in the credits, enriching the project with a distinct imprint. This song marks Stide's place within this sonic architecture dominated by several producers and guests.

Lazza also signed the production of Ricco Mai, where he is credited as both producer and featured artist. His dual role on this track illustrates the direct involvement collaborators have in creating an album. This approach ensures consistency between the produced sound and the voices that express themselves within it.

Yazee returns to produce solo for Polvere, confirming her ability to helm a song without the help of a co-producer. This track demonstrates the flexibility of production credits on an album, where certain songs are entirely signed by a single artist.