The crunchy Cypress Hill-beats meets the classic Bristol Sound - et voila we got Casino Square! And as some of us grew up on “Hits from da…” and “Hymn(s) of the Big Wheel” we are happy to give you today’s premiere of their upcoming track “Tempe of the Mind”!</b>
The mind can be a dangerous thing, a weapon as some might say - but why? Well, first of all, because it can open up a lot of doors or it can lead you down rabbit-holes from which you never resurface. No matter which direction you pursue, one thing is for sure - the people you will meet along the way have a clear and direct influence on you and your doings. No matter whether you are an extrovert or an introspective person, one cannot live without the relationship to the other people around us. Le Mans- and Caen-based French crew Casino Square not allowed us to do this exclusive premiere but rapper Jay Ree also gave us an interesting quote explaining the idea behind “Temple of the Mind” which has that classic 90s sound. Here’s what he has to say:
From the opening lines, Dionysus (god of ecstasy, trance, and rebellion) sets the tone. He’s a metaphor for creative surrender, for trusting the chaos to reveal deeper truths. Each verse is part of a personal rite of passage, walking a path through darkness and myth, where confusion becomes fertile ground for insight. The artist embraces both the divine and the flawed, navigating a blurry border between lucidity and intoxication, with the music as guide. Apollo’s fading light signals a shift from order to the raw and visceral. This is where I lean into a more sensual, instinctive state, driven by bass-heavy grooves and poetic flow. References to grime and ancestral myths intertwine, linking urban culture with ancient storytelling. The chorus, sung by Emmie Sitter, acts as a ritual chant, a moment of light, calling the listener to rise, to let their soul shine. Later, we meet Medusa, whose gaze no longer paralyzes. Knowledge drops like wine-soaked wisdom; the past bleeds into the present. Finally, Hades waits in the shadows, a reminder that time is short. Life and death, ecstasy and grief, two faces of the same coin. The message is clear: don’t wait. Taste the fire. Let the rhythm take you.”
The soundscape they give us proves that the indirect reference to DJ Muggs and his crew is no coincidence because the beat has that little crunchy elongation that was the trademark of many Cypress Hill-songs. The trumpet and the vocal range of singer Emmie Sitter is remarkable positive and really alludes to Neneh Cherry of Massive Attack of Skye Edwards of Morcheeba and hey, there could be worse comparisons, right? But now, please enjoy “Temple of the Mind”!
