# The Fabreeze Brothers – The Fabreeze Brothers Review
The Fabreeze Brothers arrived on the hip hop scene with their self-titled debut, released in 2015 on AE Productions. This vinyl release showcases a group of emerging artists intent on establishing their presence in contemporary hip hop while drawing heavily from classic influences. The album spans fourteen tracks across four sides of vinyl, demonstrating an ambitious scope for a debut effort and the kind of project that rewards the vinyl collector's patience with extended listening.
The musical style of The Fabreeze Brothers is rooted firmly in hip hop tradition, but the group incorporates diverse sonic textures and production approaches throughout the record. The album opens with the brief atmospheric piece "Live From Mumbai," immediately signaling that this is not a conventional hip hop release. From there, they move into substantive tracks like "No Other Than" and the remix "Power Man & Iron Fist (Fighting Without Fighting Version)," which demonstrates their willingness to reinterpret source material. The title references throughout the tracklist hint at the group's appreciation for pop culture touchstones, from the Marvel Comics reference in "Power Man & Iron Fist" to the comedy legend nod in "Sister Of Phyllis Diller."
Notable standout tracks include "Fresh Like Dougie," a four-minute-plus cut that showcases the group's rhythmic sensibilities, and "How To Cut & Paste (Lesson 1)," which stretches nearly five minutes and appears to serve as a centerpiece for side B. The instructional title suggests an educational approach to hip hop craft, fitting for an emerging group. "Golden Crown" on side C offers another extended exploration, running nearly five minutes with evident ambition in its composition. The album concludes with "The Pack Up (Part 3)," a shorter track that suggests an ongoing narrative or series within the group's larger body of work.
What makes this self-titled debut particularly interesting for vinyl collectors is its commitment to the album format. At over fifty minutes of music spread across four sides, The Fabreeze Brothers clearly conceived this as a complete artistic statement rather than a collection of singles. The production choices, track sequencing, and recurring musical themes suggest thoughtful album construction. While the group may not yet be household names, this debut presents a promising entry point for listeners seeking contemporary hip hop that respects genre traditions while forging its own identity.
