The Cyanide Syndicate is a collective of Seattle talent, a trio of hip-hop savants that make you proud to bump the sounds of the Pacific Northwest. Nacho Picasso, Key Nyata, and Keyboard Kid all have notable reputations that precede them, but their latest Cyanide Syndicate creation “Big Chips” is an ear-catching offering that will change your expectations of these artists’ talents.
This track is an ode to getting your money right. Whether it’s “cheese on your head like a Green Bay fan” or the other clever money-making references, this group delivers a heavily recycled topic with a beautiful coat of paint. The beat for “Big Chips” sounds simple and soothing as it focuses on the bass while never over-step any of the artist’s delivery.
Nacho’s presence on “Big Chips” is unmistakable — from his indistinguishable vocals and clever rhymes. Nacho never comes off as a guy that takes himself too seriously, maybe that’s why his energy over a beat can be quite infectious.
Key Nyata, Sango, and Twelve’len all round out the project, but all of their contributions blend together seamlessly. The project is packed full of star power, but nobody steps on the other’s toes and it makes “Big Chips” sing with a hip-hop harmony that’s hard to obtain.
