Parallel World
Roland "Rollie" Pemberton · 2021
26 min · 10 tracks
A vibrant fusion of hip-hop and electronic elements that reflects urban life through vivid storytelling and experimental soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Africville’s Revenge — This opening track sets the tone with its powerful exploration of historical injustices faced by Black communities in Canada, using personal narrative to establish context.
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WATER — In this track, the artist delves into themes of survival and resilience, pairing introspective lyrics with a dynamic production that embodies fluidity and movement.
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Ghost — This song stands out for its haunting beat and reflective lyrics about identity and absence, showcasing Rollie's ability to blend personal insight with broader social commentary.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong writing and production, blending genres effectively while maintaining thematic cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong narrative in 'Africville’s Revenge', setting a thematic tone that persists through the following tracks.
- Several tracks, such as 'WATER' and 'Ghost', incorporate shifts in tempo and mood, moving from introspective verses to more energetic choruses.
- The closing track, 'Connect', serves as a reflective conclusion, revisiting themes introduced earlier while maintaining a cohesive sonic palette.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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On Me
The narrative shifts from self-assertion to vulnerability, revealing deeper emotional layers beneath the confident exterior.
By juxtaposing bravado with moments of doubt, this lyric deepens the complexity of the persona Rollie presents throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Africville’s Revenge 1:26
- 2 On Me 2:56
- 3 Play No Games 2:46
- 4 SENNA 3:30
- 5 Skyline 2:07
- 6 WATER 2:36
- 7 Eye to Eye 1:59
- 8 Ghost 2:14
- 9 Hard to Find 2:44
- 10 Connect 4:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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