Review: yungest Moonstar – “sFaCioLaTe miXTaPe”

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Tha Supreme, Thasup or yungest Moonstar, Davide Mattei, with his creative multiplicity, travels in his bedroom (all alone) and creates his sound universes.

“sFaCioLaTe miXTaPe”, as he himself defined it, is a project born for pure fun to express the lightness you feel in your room, when you get lost in your thoughts.

One of the most absurd mixtapes ever. Lessssgoooooo

21 songs all under three minutes except for In a bubble in which, in his style, he crosses sounds and suggestions.
A mixtape that oozes with reminiscences. Reminiscences of himself (SqUad seems to be a trace of Machete left out) and references everywhere, all to be discovered and dressed in its own way (netflixXx is Why by Carly Simon).

Among the project's highlights is also the presence of UFO_jaZZ_boY, a free downloadable video game in the style of Only Up! in which players immerse themselves in the artist's visionary world.
And “sFaCioLaTe miXTaPe” itself seems almost like a musical-ludic-game work. A sort of sound videogame full of references, super powers, connections and levels.

What works about the Mixtape is its very essence of Mixtape, that is, experimentation and pure creative experiment, without features… free from the logic of rankings, markets and various bullshit…

Making a record because you want to do it and above all because you want to share your music and make people listen to it.

What doesn't work is that we are in 2024 and the style of tha, yungest or any other of his musical avatars, perhaps needs a substantial upgrade.
A change of level and an evolution for an artist who risks keeping his infinite genius blocked at a standstill.

I expect a lot from Davide. He can make a difference and write the future of music (something he glimpses in Replaced (outro))…he only played here, now we wait for his new version!

MUST LISTEN NOW

SqUad –​xK.​ – Replaced (outro)

MUST SKIPP NOW

The mixtape is good to listen to all at once and is worth listening to despite its 50 minutes!

SCORE : Vote 6.50

LeanTRo
If SipPo La LeaN
​In a bubble
​grizzly
SqUad
​netflixXx
​kiss
​comPresses
​green
​spicCi and CutLi
​xN
​thank God
​traSh caBareT
​mooNsTaR tReK
​wocK
sMash
​xK.
​you can't do anything
SELEÇAO (produced MILES) 07.07.23
Replaced (outro)

TRACKLIST

DISCOGRAPHY

thasup

2019 – 23 6451
2022 – Special Character

Mixtape

2020 – Bloody Vinyl 3 (with Slait, Low Kidd and Young Miles)
2024 – Sfaciolate Mixtape (as Yungest Moonstar)

WEB & SOCIAL

https://www.instagram.com/yungestmoonstar/

Staff

Written by

Christopher Johnson

Christopher Johnson is a dedicated writer and key contributor to the WECB website, Emerson College's student-run radio station. Passionate about music, radio communication, and journalism, Christopher pursues his craft with a blend of meticulous research and creative flair. His writings on the site cover an array of subjects, from music reviews and artist interviews to event updates and industry news. As an active member of the Emerson College community, Christopher is not only a writer but also an advocate for student involvement, using his work to foster increased engagement and enthusiasm within the school's radio and broadcasting culture. Through his consistent and high-quality outputs, Christopher Johnson helps shape the voice and identity of WECB, truly embodying its motto of being an inclusive, diverse, and enthusiastic music community.