Thorts has been around for a while now,as part of the highly respected Field Trip and flying under the Hungry Humans and Bleeding Heartz Club banners. Probably better known in Melbourne than his now hometown of Perth but I doubt that will be for long. I have listened to Thorts evolve from spitting at Triple R to Field Trip, Mankind and various guest spots and his honesty has always shone through, he will readily put his whole life and heart into a track. If that has you put off then this is not your style of music but it may surprise you also as it is not delivered half heartedly, no pun intended.

Why I Write is almost an admission or introduction to what you will receive from the album. A hauntingly simple loop driven beat from Saint Surly highlights Thorts ability to hit each beat on point, his flow seems so relaxed and easy without being lazy. In the past Thorts has always toyed with a sing song flow and in The Art of Acceptance ft Crixus and Sleep at Night it is dominant but does it work? It does somewhat, however I think it suffered a bit of overkill in these track from Thorts, it works well and is highly effective when layered within his more standard flow and raps but a whole verse, whilst fitting in with the production, didn’t overly excite me. The impressive flow that Thorts does have is highlighted in When History Repeats, as horns cut through the punchy drums Thorts laces a tale about a family in turmoil. This is where Thorts shines, his story telling ability seems so real, whether personal tales or ones witnessed it is believable and does not sound contrived. This is again displayed on Here For You, and you have to admire the guts of an artist to fully open up for their works. Must of Pang productions drops a perfect posse cut beat for ‘Like minded artists as Thorts is joined by Urban Monk, J Waters, Esvee, JP, Wunsiks, Mata, Class A, Must and DJ Bogues on a huge 8 minute posse track. Each artist differs enough for this to work well and they all come through with the goods, it has a really dope cypher vibe to it. Finishing up with When it’s all been said and done ft Amber Thorts looks to the future and what it could possibly hold.

‘Bleeding Heart Muzik’ is an honest, haunting piece of work but is it good? If you like someone who will give you all of their thoughts, emotions and stories then you will love it. . There are a few instrumentals scattered throughout which tie in each track so if you like albums that work as a whole piece, rather than songs thrown together, then it will definitely be in your interest to grab. As Thorts has evolved as an artist he has definitely moved towards his current style and there is no one else out there who will give you an album that you will relate to in some way and possibly even feel like some tracks are telling your own story. Perhaps more poet that rapper? Nah, not with a flow like that.

Gareth M

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