And with his most reflective and ambitious work to date, AGDYNASTY is alive once again in "They Can't Kill Us All." The Georgia-bred producer and saxophonist has a funky sound, with sharp lyrics. Across seven tracks and 24 minutes’ running time of feeling, defiance and purpose, he tells a story of love and revolution. Each song is like a scene in the most powerful movie, capable of urgency and vision.
AGDYNASTY creator Arun Gopal, who’s of Indian descent and was raised in Georgia by Indian immigrant parents, shares that he’s infusing much of his experiences growing up. The producer’s style is at its best when it combines orchestral drama with modern grit, along with the energy of Atlanta’s trap music. It is a duality, and a strength, that his work captures both the big picture and the gritty details of life on the street. “They Can't Kill Us All” becomes a meditation on legacy, identity and artistic rebellion. It reflects his longing to render his family name untouchable through art.
AGDYNASTY demonstrates a strong understanding of the balance between powerful bass and ambient sounds. Some of the best are “CAMPAIGN” and “KILLER & REBELS.” Each one has a beat that feels both revolutionary and intensely personal, like an anthem for anyone searching for purpose amid difficult times. His saxophone playing, replete with intricate rhythms and movie-like sounds, brings emotional depth and storytelling prowess to his work.
AGDYNASTY’s “They Can’t Kill Us All” EP is not another drop; it’s a music movement. Each note sounds like it means something; each rhythm is charged with revolt. It is an art that makes people think and feel and act, but it also reassures us that art can both hurt and heal. Here, AGDYNASTY asserts himself as an individual of such great power and virility that he’s unafraid to mix together intellect and identity to come up with new ideas that will last forever.