4 tracks from Sol make it onto this blogs "Best of 2009"

http://larsphillips.blogspot.com/2010/01/top-15-songs-of-2009_19.html

"Spliff - Sol


At the young age of 20, this was a big year for Sol Moravia-Rosenberg AKA Sol, a junior from the University of Washington and Nathan Hale graduate. In February he released The Ride, in March he took 2nd to Dyno Jamz at the EMP SoundOff! competition, and in October released his six track Dear Friends, EP. With Spliff Sol created one of the most laid back songs of 2009, a 420 anthem, and his biggest song to date. Sol samples both Biggie and Nas to create an unforgettable chorus which perfectly complements the rest of his ganja themed anthem.


Millions – Sol


Best described in another review "[Millions] seems like it was made for the radio with a melodic, understated hook and repetitive piano lick". One of two standout tracks on Sol's Dear Friends, EP which can be downloaded for FREE here! Big credit for Fifth Element for his production work on both Millions and Hyyy. Two of the most easy going laid back tunes of 2009.


Hyyy / Solstice – Sol


I decided to include Hyyy and Solstice in my list as a single entry, so that a.) I could sneak another song onto my list of 15 and b.) Their similarities. Each song is a first track on a 2009 Sol release: Solstice starts The Ride while Hyyy starts Dear Friends, EP. Each song has managed to skyrocket up my iTunes play count rankings because each song is far too short for its own good (Solstice clocks in at 2:02 while Hyyy is slightly longer at 2:20), ending just when I start vibing to it, causing me to play it again.


Hyyy is a smooth melodic joint (no pun intended) that is perfectly simplistic in instrumentation, never trying to do too much, allowing you to listen to Sol's crisp and concise verse. It's a song that feels very peeled back and authentic.


Solstice doesn't just kick off The Ride, but serves as Sol's canvas for introducing himself to the game. In another short song over a sample that repeats his name over and over again, Sol gives his listeners a brief insight into who he is, where he comes from, and what kind of rapper he plans on becoming."

P.S. If you didn't know, you can download all new Sol music at www.solsays.com

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