Anto the Wayward | “Midori,” A Beautiful Blend Of Genres
Anto the Wayward makes his way onto Rap Fiesta’s scene again, this time dropping a calming yet alluring single, “Midori”. The three-minute song observes the rapper really coming into his vibe and finding the sounds that blend with his style best. The creative direction Anto the Wayward took to craft “Midori” is incredible.
That said, this is one song you simply have to listen to. The blend of ethereal sounds, Anto the Wayward’s deep, calming voice, and flows that pop beautifully through the speakers make “Midori” a can’t-miss.
Regarding Anto the Wayward’s inspiration while creating “Midori,” the rapper channeled feelings from a recent split he had with someone. What’s more interesting is that the songwriter created the track at the exact moment he experienced the initial pain. Therefore, “Midori” carries an authenticity most songs lack.
It was the first song I ever made organically in the studio from scratch, and [it] holds a close spot in my heart,” Anto the Wayward.
Creating a song from scratch also gave Anto the Wayward a sense of validation of his creative abilities. “Midori” gave the rapper the opportunity to capture his feelings perfectly. And trust us when we say “Midori” is an emotion-evoking track that resonates deeply if you can relate to Anto the Wayward’s experience.
Another aspect of “Midori” that hits is Anto the Wayward’s various flows and vocal cadences he utilizes throughout the song. During his verses, the rapper’s bars pop through the speakers, riding the waves of the rhythm perfectly.
And regarding the chorus, Anto the Wayward crafts one that couldn’t be any better. The way the hook flows through the speakers is so incredibly smooth. And the rapper’s deep tones highlight the high-pitched, anime-inspired elements in the rhythm.
Earlier this year, Anto the Wayward dropped “I-5,” an extremely popular track that has generated well over 300k streams on Spotify alone. Despite the popularity of “I-5,” Anto the Wayward feels he’s grown immensely since dropping that song.
‘I-5’ gave me the courage and confidence I needed to double down with my creative direction, Anto the Wayward.
The artist discovered his sound and poured that inspiration into “Midori.” That said, Anto the Wayward describes his vibe as something that lies between bedroom pop, DnB, R&B, and hip-hop. This collection of genres allows Anto the Wayward to deliver rhythms and vocal styles that simply hit different from the songs currently on your playlists.
I want people to know that it’s okay to be lost…as long as they love themselves, they’ll reach the destination they were looking for, Anto the Wayward.
Make sure you give Anto the Wayward a follow on Instagram. “Midori” is just the beginning of the rapper coming into his vibe, so we’re expecting more heaters on the way soon! The artist’s goal is to have a complete album by the end of the year, so stay tuned!
In the meantime, go stream “Midori” and experience the ethereal vibe Anto the Wayward delivers!
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