LLV | ‘Kool Beans’, Snappy & Sonically Smooth
Are you looking for a new light-hearted and catchy hip-hop record to start your day off with? Well if you’ve stumbled upon ‘Kool Beans’ by LLV, you’ve come to the right place. The Chicago, Illinois native has put forward a great effort with this entertaining record in a way that is simple yet captivating. Once I heard it, my gut reaction was to save it to my playlist. And I’m sure a lot of you readers will feel the same way when you get a chance to take a listen.
The overall vibe of this song makes for a fun and joyful atmosphere and creates a hybrid dynamic that is conducive to many different moods. Whether you wanna get lit for a party, get hype for a workout, or just kick it with some friends, this record is a perfect fit. The track’s main melodic component in the production is a snappy and sonically-pleasing string-type instrument that complements LLV’s vocals nicely. The percussive elements of well-chosen kicks, shakers, and chants (among other things) really round out this beat effectively as well. LLV then bodies the track with witty bars and memorable cadences in a nonchalant and confident tone.
I smoke a lil’ weed, I need some Visine.
Ain’t really that nice, but I buy you nice things.
Kool Beans…” – LLV
Even though the lyrical content within this track falls on the more playful side, the writing was still cohesive enough all the way through to grab and keep my attention. Not every song needs to be so serious in order to warrant playability and evoke a certain type of emotion, and this record definitely makes for a pleasant listen. After spinning this record a few times over, Rap Fiesta had the opportunity to speak with LLV to get to know a little more about his background. When asked about what inspired this track in particular, he let us know that he was just “in the mood to do something different.” He followed this up by letting us know that, to our surprise, this record was entirely self-produced using NI Maschine Studio. Here at Rap Fiesta, we always love to see self-sufficient and multi-faceted artists with different abilities and skillsets, and not often do we stumble on guys who can write, record, and produce their own material. Knowing this definitely helps us appreciate the art more, and makes us even happier to use our platform to support him. As for the meaning behind his stage name, LLV remarked:
…LLV means different things at different times , L L V… Lost Love , Long Live Von.”
We’re happy to have gotten the chance to hear LLV’s story, and we’re sure that big things are in store for this impressive talent. With respect to his next moves, LLV let us know that he’ll soon be dropping his last album this year in early August, titled “I’m 25.” Rap Fiesta will for sure be on the lookout for any and all developments in LLV’s future plans, and we’re wishing him continued success in the coming months and years to come. Stay up to date with LLV by following his Instagram page here.
Watch the official video to ‘Kool Beans’ below:
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