The DC diverse rapper Miles Ave presents his latest album titled “Pressure Sensitive Butterfly Music”. This 8-track instalment is an ode to Mile’s journey in life and translates his multitude of influences into one dynamic body of work.
Miles now resides in Bushwick, New York, and he began rapping when he was eight years old. His mother raised him as a single parent while routinely performing soul and neo-soul music. Miles Ave is known for his distinct sounds and skill as a wordsmith as he communicates ranging ideas in his music through a psychedelic lens.
Showing similarities to duo Psylo and chill-out rappers Shwayze, Curren$y and Hook – Miles is a music extraordinaire with 12 years of music creation behind him.
Miles writes all his songs based on personal experiences, this is clearly seen within “Pressure Sensitive Butterfly Music”. He composes songs based on his distinct life experiences. “Being in DC, you see the contradiction of high-rise condominiums being erected next to individuals who need help,” he adds. “Those life juxtapositions influence my music.”
“Pressure Sensitive Butterfly Music” starts off with the track “Crystal Hollywood” ft Creek Owens which is a tranquil, peaceful introduction. The tune includes baby cries and other vocal snippets showcasing Mile’s unique ear for different sounds, and how merges them to create a luxurious symphony. Next on the album is the starlight single “Pressure Sensitive Butterfly Music” followed by a “Swivel (brb)” – a deeper instalment into Miles Ave’s imagination.
Track 4 is a dreamy, fairly-like melodic track, again demonstrating this artist’s musical multitudes. “Onyame” comes next alongside “Asante Sana” before finishing the album with a track called “Columbia” – a four-minute listening luxury, our favourite track from the album.
“There’s a certain coolness and nonchalant introspection “Miles ave” has and anytime I’m rapping I try to capture that. I just want to reach as left field as possible until it circles to feel like home. Sounds that are warm but chops that are disjointed and wrong.”