Showing posts with label indiehiphop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label indiehiphop. Show all posts
The truth is almost never presented prettily. More times than not, a reality check will not come gilded in gold, but garbed in the sadness and melancholy of its actuality. An artist—who goes by the name Too Real—knows this all too well, and opts to remind us with his poignant, new single, “Ghetto Needs A Hero”: a reality check on the agony of blacks in America. Surrounded by a gloomy, trap beat produced by HQ Beatz, and supported by featured verses from rappers TONE and Noso, this Minnesota emcee unleashes a torrent of truth through heartbreaking bars. Lush minor chords lurch underneath him, as well as his guests, as each one of them give impactful insights on their experiences and observations as a tortured minority in a country that promised them so much more. From rigged prison systems, failed education programs, poverty, gang violence and the history of slavery, these lyricists use their three minutes and twelve seconds to speak on it all. In doing so—in releasing this moving “Ghetto Needs A Hero”—they keep the ugly truth of black oppression in this nation fresh on all of our minds. Voices like these are what move the needle forward, pushing change by impacting culture. Too Real, TONE, and Noso are all achieving that by making meaningful, conscious music that will stand for years to come. With every rhyme they spit, they actually prove that the ghetto does not need a hero. It already has three.


“The Ghetto Needs a Hero”
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When the national, musical spotlight was first shone on Chicago, the sound of the Midwest city was championed for its exposure of the roughness and violence that plagued its Southside streets. Windy City rappers were rocketed to fame through their ability to express themselves with “Drill Music”; however, since then, a change has transpired. Haven freed themselves from the trap of their war-torn neighborhoods, some of these artists have abandoned the vicious sounds that garnered them attention in the first place; opting for more conscious, introspective art. The change is so powerful, that it has even trickled back into Chicago, and myriad artists are becoming enthralled in positivity. One such rapper is C-ZAR. Although, his hometown is Kankakee, forty miles outside of Chicago city limits, he has been tormented by the same violence nonetheless. Yet, as his upcoming project, “DUALITY EP” will show, he is determined to change for the better. Slated for a March 27th drop, “DUALITY EP” is a call to the G.M.Clan rapper’s inability to escape “evil”, yet innate yearn to do “good”. He previews the sound with two singles, “Different Now” and “Duality (Intro)”. Both records feature guttural, “Drill”-esque production, contrasted by honest, reflective bars. Sometimes seasoned with autotune, C-ZAR dives into the “Duality” of his lifestyle, making certain to live room for the streets, as well as himself, in his lyricism. True to an ancient, Chicago philosophy, the rapper is aiming for Growth & Development; and “DUALITY EP” is his solemn pledge. If you can connect with the tales of a man stuck between right and wrong, “Different Now” and “Duality (Intro)” are perfect for you. When it drops, “DUALITY EP” just might be your favorite of the year.


“DUALITY” on Soundcloud 




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Three tracks is all Philly G needs to spice up your week. With an EP titled “Light Sauce”, produced entirely by Sub Q Taneous, this Boston, Massachusetts rapper establishes himself as an artist deserving the utmost applaud. He exercises versatility with this project; aiming the first two songs at his female crowd, and the last at those of us who appreciate introspective rap. Acoustic instruments are massive components of the sound of “Light Sauce”; sweet and mild guitars overtaking the trap inflections of “Wifey” and “Phony”. “Lemme Get That” is seething with luscious, piano melodies; fueling the themes of gentleness, warmth and intimacy that the project circulates. Each one of these records, likewise, are empowered by the passion of their emcee. Whilst keeping to his elegant sound, Philly G makes certain to cement himself as a rapper to be respected. His delivery never lacks conviction; and his lyrics are always scorching with a fire of attachment. Inarguably, Philly G is deeply connected to his music. Through that connection, comes a respect for that art that few in today’s climate equally possess. This love for the art is exactly what leads to the making of legends; and “Light Sauce” is a dip for Philly G into luminary potential.


“Light Sauce” on Spotify 




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Nike Jays plans on “TaKiNg OvEr” with his first offering of 2019. Autotune-driven, and completely his own, “TaKiNg OvEr” is a fleeting crusade into contemporary trap territory. It clocks in a bit over two minutes; fulfilled by a trampoline of 808s, zipping hihats, and a simplistic sparkle of synthesized keys. The upcoming Chicago rapper’s use of melody is what steals the show here, as he can be heard colorfully cruising through a burst of bars. Truly absorb his lyrics, and you can trace the tale of a young, rising artist paving his own path to the top. Albeit, Nike Jays is aware he has a long journey ahead of him, “TaKiNg OvEr” is his promise to never succumb. According to his Instagram, he is currently working on an album with Black808Beats titled “Good Mornin”. If that is released alongside “TaKiNg OvEr”? Nike Jays will be even closer to seeing the door to his greatest dream unlock.



“TaKiNg OvEr” on Spotify 
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“Sugar water, no koolaid in sight...” For any one well acquainted with living in urban, American poverty, these bars will shake a part of your soul. Although their rapper, LOF BOSSGHETTO, delivers them in s suave, autotuned blur, they pack a poignant punch. Such is the trend for many bars in the New York spitter’s recent release, “94”: an open-hearted, modern-trap hit produced by DJ FLII. The record is precursed by a sorcerous surge of ambiance and keys, which are eventually satisfied by the boom of a pristine 808. A snare backed by hi-hats and a sparkling triangle complete the beat; and once so, LOF BOSSGHETTO is free to glide. He wastes no time on “94”, hitting the mic with an undying fire the moment he hops on. Rhymes regarding his trauma and suffering, deaths of his mother and friends, and the crushing drug addiction of his father are plenty on the Tacoma-based artist’s new track. Despite how calm he is, you can feel the pain in LOF BOSSGHETTO’s voice, and it is inexorably moving. It wrenches you deeper into his story; until you, yourself, feel hurtfully apart of it. You have never felt agony like you will on “94”; and you will never hear another artist put pain together so pleasantly unless the talented LOF BOSSGHETTO is involved.



“94” on Soundcloud 
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A viral, dance trend is the only thing standing between Brandnew Swayy and mainstream stardom. When he drops the music video and challenge to his latest record, “Just Jig”, he’ll shatter the glass ceiling and immediately rocket into fame. He already has the artistic talent. “Just Jig”, by its lonesome, is a contagious, trap banger, outfitted with a spirited delivery, dazzling flow, and party-starting rhythm. From the groove, to the structure of the record itself, “Just Jig” is impeccably written. Everything that makes a catchy, modern-trap smash can be found between the prance of colorful, milky pianos; bouncing 808s; and compelling percussion. Likewise, the performance of Brandnew Swayy himself is unignorable. The life he brings to this beat is actually what takes it over the top; solidifying the Palm Beach County, FL talent as a hitmaker indeed. We cannot wait for someone to “Just Jig” to this dance-ready record. Brandnew Swayy will dominate 2019.






“Just Jig” on Soundcloud


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