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The long-awaited vinyl release of Honour’s debut album, teased on the recent PAN double tape, is finally here. This incendiary record seamlessly blends blown-out drill, dissociated jazz, and algo-mangled rave, creating a fresh and captivating sound. Drawing influences from DIY noise and gnarled manipulations, Honour pushes boundaries and delivers a completely essential listening experience for fans of Hype Williams, Babyfather, DatPiff, Klein, Dreamcrusher, the Curl lot, 1995 epilepsy, Space Afrika’s hybtwibt? mixtape, or Jog Mode.
But who is Honour? The enigmatic artist reveals tantalizing clues throughout their labyrinthine debut album, weaving a bleakly cinematic narrative punctuated by dub FX and bold samples. Each gesture and sound is infused with confident storytelling, releasing a wave of abstract creativity yet maintaining a laser-like focus. From the opening haze of pistol clacks and electric piano stabs to the slowed-down, tripped-out beats and chipmunked day-zero garage, Honour showcases a deep understanding of ’90s R&B, jiggy rap, DIY culture, punk, and the rave continuum.
The second side of the album takes a surprising turn, treating listeners to a recording of an improvised sermon by a US preacher over jittery jazz drums. These powerful words, “I didn’t come here to say I just came to church, I came here to be the church,” resonate deep within, reframing the first side’s cultural tapestry as something nuanced and sacred.
Honour’s ‘HBK Vol.1: Na God’ is a significant release that has made waves in the music scene over the past few months. Its uncompromising sonic myth-making transcends the identities of those involved and delivers an unforgettable experience for all.
