The hip-hop world has two new musical genius’ – Johnathan and Jarred – better known individually as Mackamillion and Mr. Mackmore and together as Double Vision.
Double Vision are twin brothers that have been compared to duos such as Kriss Kross, Camp Lo, Little Brother, Outkast and the recent chicago based duo The Cool Kids, for their impeccable style of dress code. “We like to set trends for what should and shouldn’t be. We’re not gangsters, we’re more like a funky twist of backpackers and macks,” states Mackamillion
Being born in Venice, CA, they are used to being around artistic energy and cultural diversity, combine that with their time spent living between cities across the mid-west and south the duo are wise beyond their years and offer real insight in their music.
When asked about their genre of music they so proudly claim as their own, Mr.Mackmore explains, “we speak for the men and women who seem to naturally attract the opposite sex without what some people call game or the use of pick up lines. As for the backpacker part, we’re talking about those independent artist, Hip Hop purist and entrepreneurs who’s got their own hustle, no matter what genre of music or business their involved in”
With that said the duo are ready to showcase this style when they release their debut album “Bifocal” on August 24th. The album, available on No Sleep Records, is an EP that consists of eight tracks that is said to be “reminiscent of Pharcyde and Outkast mixed with Gym Class Heroes” – from what we’ve heard we couldn’t agree more, the project musically fuses Hip-Hop, Rock and Ska and with the duos lyrically ability you are in for something truly distinctive.
The EP’s single “Skinny Jeans” showcases Double Vision’s playful side while the introspective “Walk On By” sees the twins trade verses about individuality and acceptance. Both the tracks, along with “DIY Or Die,” can be heard within the full tracklist below.
01) DIY Or Die (Anthem)
02) Walk On By (Feat. Chuck Treeee) (Produced By Stress)
03) For My
04) Skinny Jeans
05) Father’s Day (Feat. Dale “Uncle Perk” Perkins)
06) Other Side (Feat. Johanna Phraze)
07) Elevate
08) It’s You
Enjoy the new music and ensure you support Double Vision when “Bifocal” drops on August 24th. Let’s leave with a quote from Mr. Mackmore about the album; “When we started, it was the bling era of hip-hop, so we were different from the norm. So we just kept doing our thing. And thatﾒs the concept of this album: Be You!”
