The EP's a promising release from the
talented emcee, if a little too reserved stylistically--although the
countrified fourth track, "I Hope You Do," certainly hints at a man capable of much more than his Mike Shinoda-esque
deliverery. And though they all adhere to a singular formula, other
tracks, like the organ-heavy "I Must Admit," the deliberately paced
"Sometimes Clouds Only Want To Help The Sky" and the poppy,
sample-heavy closing track, "My Best," showcase an artist worth
watching.
I know we at DC9 will be doing so. The Shelly
serves as a fulfilling appetizer for what's to come, but here's hoping
the full-length sees more of the party anthems with which Cavazos first
caught our attention...