Bay Area producer DJ.Fresh and NYC lyricist The Musalini dropped their joint album Live and Let Fly a few weeks back, marking a powerful union of East Coast lyricism and West Coast flavor. Leading the rollout is the standout single and video “Red Eye,” a smooth, bass-rich salute to California’s rap legacy. The Musalini rides DJ.Fresh’s jazz-infused production with ease, paying respect to the West while keeping his signature East Coast edge intact.
The 12-track project thrives on bi-coastal chemistry, blending soulful, hypnotic beats with sharp, introspective bars. “Red Eye” also marks their first collaboration since “She Can’t Be Mad,” a fan-favorite from DJ.Fresh’s 2024 The Tonite Show: The Sequel with Curren$y.
A pillar of California’s underground scene, DJ.Fresh has made his mark through The Tonite Show series, working with names like Jay Rock, Larry June, Freddie Gibbs, and Wiz Khalifa. The Musalini, meanwhile, has steadily carved out his lane with a string of solo releases, culminating in his 2022 breakout The Don & Eye and a deal with Jamla Records in 2023.
