"Summer don't you leave." Damn bro, summer barely even started! Sakorey captures the feelings of all members of the warm weather squad in his new single "Summer Don't You Leave." The beat is simple, but sometimes less really is more. Sakorey successfully executes that convertible driving along the edge of a cliff vibe that really only happens in commercials, but you get the point. Are you taking out your boat in a Miami harbor? Are you hosting a Sunday evening...
A beat-maker first, W R E C K A's production prowess really shines on his track "Win." W R E C K A had no intention of easing anybody into this track. He honey-badgered it from the start; full-speed, a nice amount of attitude, and a nasty, gritty undertone. Something I really love from skilled producers and experienced artists is when they can pull off removing the bass for a couple really hard-hitting bars, and then throwing it back in...
This is easily the most unique article I've written for Rap Fiesta yet. I turned on "Red" by Igwe Aka and immediately fell in love with the beat. I thought I heard guitar, then piano, and maybe even some crash or ride cymbal? I can't be sure, but what I am unequivocally certain about is that the melody is both soft and loud at the same time. Soft in a trance-inducing sort of way and loud in that the heterogenous...
Rap Fiesta lyricists, this one is for you. K Brown's new single "Washington Blvd" is both carefully constructed, and skillfully delivered. What I love about this song is that K Brown knew what he wanted to vocalize, then crafted the beat and visuals to that message. "But that's the cycle, AK's and rifles, n****s go to war, send gunshots to rivals, bullet vests and bullet wounds; the hood tunes, poppin' pills and double cups; we all doomed.....but Imma stop it,...
