London-born indie rock artist Master Peace appears in his debut album, “How To Make A Master Peace.” When you think of Indie Rock, the first person you think of isn’t a 24-year-old person of color from London. But Master Peace absolutely obliterated my perception of an Indie artist, and I could see him becoming a big name in the music industry. For his debut album, he excellently showcased his versatility with more rock vibes in his song “Panic101” or a slower song such as “Sick In The Bathroom.” For his freshman album, it was also the perfect length. Many new artists make the mistake of putting out long and boring albums, but “How To Make A Master Peace” clocks in at 30 minutes. Every single moment of it is enjoyable.
“How To Make A Master Peace” has 11 tracks. It starts with “Los Narcos,” setting the mood for the rest of the album. As soon as the song begins, you are bombarded with drums and guitars that give you a feeling of joy, and you can’t help but dance along. Within this song, you can tell by his voice that he is having fun recording these songs. Unlike many modern artists, who are entirely focused on their voice and having the best “singing voice,” Master Peace is more focused on giving his fans an enjoyable listening experience, which I think is the perfect choice for his fandom and the type of music he makes. Personally, I’m here for more artists to start prioritizing the listening experience
One of my personal favorites on this album is “Panic101.” This song can’t help but remind me of early 2000s rock and has a boy band aura. A song that closely reminds me of it is “New Perspective ” by Pan!c At The Disco. This song also showcases Master Peace’s vocal ability better than any other song on the album and shows that he isn’t just a rapper but also has a powerful singing ability and versatility. It is very important for an artist to not just be a one trick pony and to be able to adapt to different genres and styles of singing/rapping. I could easily see this song being one of the most streamed songs on the album.
Of all 11 tracks, only one artist feature is included: Georgia. Her and Master Peace’s voices work perfectly together. This song takes the cake as my personal favorite song from the album. I wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest if this became the most popular and streamed song of the album. Every element of this song is perfect, from the beat to the vocals. This is the pinnacle of what a party song should be. I find it impossible to not want to dance while listening to this song due to its clean beat and upbeat tempo. Georgia also took this song to extremes by matching Master Peace and his fast-paced nature and lyrical prowess.
Master Peace closed out his first-ever album with “Happiness Is Love,” which changed the album from just summertime party songs to a song about love. I found this song relatable; many high schoolers can relate to his lyrics when applying it to their love lifes. I enjoyed how he changed it up and didn’t stick to the traditional slow and sad love song formula for his album but still stuck to his traditional sound and had an indie rock vibe. Master Peace, knowing who he is and how to elevate and keep his fans happy, is one of the many reasons I could see him being a more prominent name in the future.
One thing I believe Master Peace could do better for his upcoming albums and future projects is, I’d like to see him try to switch it up a little bit. I enjoy almost all of his songs, but they all sound alike. They might sound good, but the same thing can only take him so far in the music industry because if he keeps playing it safe with what he knows people will like, he will not live up to his full potential. Another minor note is that it would have benefited him if he released this album in the summer. All of these songs feel very summer-like, and I could imagine hearing all of his songs played at the beach. So, a summer release would’ve propelled his album into more mainstream media.
“How To Make A Master Peace:” ★★★★☆
