DZH | ‘Dante’s Inferno’
DZH‘s project, Dante’s Inferno, possesses a brimful of bangers guaranteed to challenge your previous views toward life. The themes on this nine-track LP take admiration from the rapper’s life experiences and what he’s witnessed throughout the years.
Songs like “1999” and “Eleven Walnut Street” drive this narrative home.
We all go through a rough patch at one point but often let it define our present and future. DZH, on the other hand, continuously finds the light in the darkness. Thus, prompting his fanbase to shadow his efforts.
Dante’s Inferno also does exceptionally well with its diversity on both a lyrical and sonic level. DZH’s articulate wordplay is met with highly energetic soundscapes. Gaining inspiration from trap, hip-hop, boom-bap, lofi, and even jazz, the production effortlessly gets you movin’.
One song, in particular that adds shock value is “ETHIC,” which samples a monologue from Spongebob Squarepants in the beginning.
What’s very admirable about DZH’s verses is the realistic view he takes to the pen and pad. Of course, going after your dreams comes with a load of trial and error. But, with perseverance comes results. DZH does a great job at expressing this and dropping other gems that are bound to get you ahead of the curve.
Lastly, Dante’s Inferno finds the wordsmith calling out the opps on their unwarranted shade. He takes it further by fighting back with ripostes and unyielding faith. The lessons he’s learned thus far truly serve as blessings. As the track’s name implies, “INFERNO” comes in hot with warning bars and a reign of terror.
Another significant component is the rapper’s cadences. He can quickly leap from a fast-paced flow to one that’s melodic or animated.
One record that’s been making noise is “CORNERSTORE.” In this song, DZH gives overly egotistic musicians a reality check. It’s more like a taunt toward the haters. Snapping in the first few bars, DZH uses boldness as his strong suit.
He spits, “Heard your new song/I think it’s jokes my n*gga/F*ck I look like coming to your show my n*gga?“
As the song continues, DZH elaborates on this point of view and why he’s one of the greatest spitters of all time.
“Your music don’t do nothing for me/You carry tunes seems like a lot of bluffing for me/Always cooking ain’t no need to check the oven for me,” he raps.
As the song closes, DZH tells the opps to stand on their word. If they act all buddy-buddy with him in public, he vows to humble them respectfully.
The New Jersey star raps, “If you got some problems with me n*gga then pls don’t suppress it/If I ever step inside the club don’t come in my section.”
“CORNERSTONE” carries a highly energetic beat with trap elements, a booming baseline, and 808’s. Likewise, the song upholds a catchy hook.
As a whole, DZH is both felt and heard from track to track. His cutting edge bars keep listeners hanging onto his every word.