James Roan fights the modern sound with a promise to "bring real rap back" in "Time Shows (feat. Richy B)." Following the notion of patience being a virtue, he tackles the 24 hours ahead of him with perseverance. Instead of waiting for his big break, James Roan makes a "grand entrance with his catalog." He spits, "It’s the lyrical genius, seen this, with no phoenix, meanest/Up my sleeve, its greenest, while you dreamed it Jesus/It's the latter dog." "I'm just steady rapping,...
My Favorite Color and Valee cut to the chase and run up a check in "Man Man." Over the dark trap beat with animated elements, My Favorite Color boasts about doing numbers like a safe. He also uses clever similies to highlight his prominence. Like in this passage, MFC raps "Crib full of hoes like I'm Hugh Hefner/Size 15, I'm a big a** stepper/Run up in your pocket like Aaron Donald/B***h I'm in the field like Matthew Stafford." Guaranteeing that his threats shouldn't be taken lightly, he...
By following his own path, whiterosemoxie was destined to do "whts rght." Lyrically executing those beneath him, he commands attention by switching between a crisp and melodic delivery. The dark electronic house production with minimalistic elements is a sweet touch. Themes of loyalty follow him even in personal relationships. From the jump, whiterosemoxie is transparent about ensuring he and his day ones eat. In the chorus, he spits: "Riding with it, I was that type of n***a/To make the sh*t right for n***as/To...
DC The Don juggles between leaving or staying in a one-sided relationship via "Poison." The song also highlights his avid storytelling and ability to pinpoint his emotions. After declaring that "love makes me sick," he exposes his woman for only being interested in him when it's transactional. "Only time you fiending for my love is when your rent due," he delivers in a melodic style. "I hate LA, and she like,' God damn, I hate this bitch too'/My diamonds talking,...
