LAZER DIM 700 - Sins Aloud

"Sins Aloud" is a work where vocal intensity takes precedence over the number of collaborations, marking a turning point in LAZER DIM 700's discography. This second studio album, released on July 1, 2025, via the Santa Anna label, sets its own pace by rejecting any form of collaboration. The artist's raw approach challenges the usual conventions of the genre, offering an immersive and continuous experience.

From Feel Like 2016 to Rapido: A journey without a partner.

The first track, "Feel Like 2016," serves as an anchor to the past, while the last track, "Rapido," acts as a final accelerator, ending the album abruptly without a smooth transition. Between these two points, each track carries equal weight, creating a driving rhythm that avoids the usual long pauses.

Continuous writing: when BandLab and chaotic 808s replace traditional features.

At the heart of the album, the production takes center stage, overshadowing any external collaborations. The music is primarily created using the BandLab application, a technical choice that reflects a raw approach, far removed from complex studio arrangements. The beats fall within the aesthetic of Plugg and Gangsta Rap, characterized by chaotic 808s and boosted basslines reminiscent of Brazilian funk. This production draws its influence from the maximalism of legendary producers like Lex Luger and Young Chop, while also incorporating the codes of the original Plugg sound. The melodies, sometimes described as naive, are manipulated by surprising sound effects that evoke the era of Gucci Mane. This sonic landscape allows LAZER DIM 700 to maintain a continuous vocal presence, without any collaborative crutches, in a style sometimes described as a perpetual "stream-of-consciousness," where lyrics are crafted spontaneously, without a plan or rigid structure.

Sins, Take His Lid Off, Fukk Goin On: The narrative framework of a solo album.

Three tracks stand out in particular for their ability to capture the essence of this minimalist album. "Sins," the second track, and "Take His Lid Off," the twelfth, embody a strong stylistic coherence where naive melodies meet surprising arrangements. These tracks align with the description that compares certain sonic textures to the sound of Gucci Mane, providing a precise historical reference. The track "Fukk Goin On" complements this vision with its sonic density. These tracks do not serve to illustrate an evolution towards a more complex sound, but rather demonstrate that the strength of the album lies in its deliberate simplicity.

The Digital Reinvention of an Atlanta Style: Minimalism and Enhanced Bass

The album is fully in line with the tradition of Atlanta rap. The "off-the-dome" style of LAZER DIM 700, often associated with an underground and raw image, is here transposed into a digital reinvention where the BandLab application becomes the primary creative tool. The high and chaotic 808 basslines are described as "tailormade to wound subwoofers," a technical metaphor that resonates with the maximalist influences of Lex Luger and Young Chop. This production, which draws on the original Plugg sound, allows the artist to maintain a vibrant energy while remaining true to their roots.

41 Minutes of Raw Energy: The Album That Refuses Collaboration.

This album is part of a period in which the artist will also release GANGWAY (2025) and other alternative projects like Injoy or Fwaygo, but here, he chooses solitude. The total duration of 41 minutes and 19 seconds necessitates a continuous vocal presence, without any collaborative elements or pauses for external contributions. This album is not a fleeting experiment, but a lasting statement of a sonic universe where the chaos of the bass serves an introspective and non-relational purpose. It proves that LAZER DIM 700 is not seeking chart success or validation from peers, but rather the raw authenticity of a voice that dares to be heard alone, between KEEPIN IT CLOUDY (2024) and the upcoming project GANGWAY (2025).

Technical Details

- Release Date: July 1, 2025 - Label: Santa Anna - Tracks: 18 (41 minutes 19 seconds) - Opening/Closing Tracks: Feel Like 2016 / Rapido - Previous Album: KEEPIN IT CLOUDY (2024)