Ant Mays | ‘Off The Porch’ Addresses A Heart-Rending Epidemic
New rapper Ant Mays uses his music to address a difficult situation with his latest single,’ Off The Porch.’ The most recent single talks about an epidemic that has become increasingly prevalent in the United States: gun violence.
Ant Mays couldn’t sit back and not say anything about the number of lives that have been taken as a result of gun violence. In ‘Off The Porch’ the musician flashes back and talks about how he and his peers handled disagreements. Instead of turning to guns, Ant Mays describes settling an argument by throwing hands.
In Ant Mays’s first set of verses on ‘Off The Porch,’ he transports you back in time while painting a picture of his childhood. Like King Von’s storytelling abilities, Ant Mays can clearly describe almost every detail of the incident for the listener. The insane descriptive capabilities of Ant Mays make you feel like you’re right there observing the story as he’s rapping.
I remember rolling on the ground swinging hard as I can. Next thing I know, it was over faster than it began. – Ant Mays
After his first set of quick-moving bars, Ant Mays uses an audio clip from the 1995 movie, ‘Friday.’ In the film, Craig’s father discusses the differences between using a gun and fighting in a sentimental heart to heart. Ant Mays breaks up his smooth flow with a scene from the movie, adding another emotional touch to the track.
In his second round of bars, Ant Mays doesn’t hit the brakes. Instead, the rapper addresses the younger generation’s use of guns to settle things. Ant Mays’s lyrics are intentionally chosen and packed with meaning. As he talks about such a profound topic, his rapid flow is continuously moving over the beat.
Yall packing heat thinking y’all a man now. You wanna earn respect, show ’em what them hands ’bout. – Ant Mays
The beat in ‘Off The Porch’ has R&B and hip-hop influences. Although the pace is a little slower, Ant Mays adds some heat with his flow’s quick rate. At certain parts of the track, a bass bumps through the speakers and adds a wavy element to the rhythm.
There’s no doubt Ant Mays has a personal connection to the meaning behind ‘Off The Porch.’ The way the up-and-coming rapper addresses such a deep and emotional topic is impressive and deserves more recognition. Here at Rap Fiesta, we had the chance to find out Ant Mays’s inspiration for writing ‘Off The Porch.’
I wasn’t raised/taught to carry a gun for protection. If I had a beef to settle, then I was taught to throw hands and fight, not take a person’s life. – Ant Mays
A music video for Ant Mays’s ‘Off The Porch’ is currently in the making. To ensure you’re the first to know when the music video drops, follow Ant Mays on Instagram. For more of Ant Mays’s carefully crafted verses, follow the rapper on Spotify as well.
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