Gavin Mays, aka Cities Aviv’s debut album Digital Lows is fast becoming one of my favorite hip-hop albums of the year. From its impeccable production to it’s spaced out yet frank and discussion-like lyrics, unless something dramatic happens in the next 2 months, it’s very likely to make my end of year list.
One of my favorite tracks was a smooth little gem called ‘Meet Me On Montrose (For Ex Lovers Only)’. It took a perhaps overused sample (Alessi Brothers – Oh Lori) and dragged it kicking and screaming into the context of hip-hop and the fatally heartfelt world of Cities Aviv. Well, that sample is back in his new track ‘Wet Dream’, a track that although less accomplished thematically, still manages to create an aptly seasonal response to the original track.
Stream it below.