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Multi-genre recording artist, ISVIII expresses his devotion towards a future bae in his latest single, "Come, Get To Me." The beat draws from house and carries an oscillating xylophone progression, subtle hi-hats, and a dark piano number. At first, ISVIII delivers his verses with a melodic cadence. But once the forty-second mark intervenes, ISVIII begins to spit rhymes. This song, in particular, sees the "Come, Get It Right" emcee infatuated by a chick that's one in a million. As the...
New Jersey native, Jax The Geenius, advises the hopeless romantics to be wary of who they fall for in his song "A.d.vice." Speaking in the second person, Geenius questions the besotted lover if they'll ever learn their lesson when it comes to dealing with a woman who doesn't treat them right. Rather than sulk around, Geenius urges this individual to get back on track. After all, the clock never stops ticking, and neither should their grind. Afterward, Geenius speaks about his...
Sometime last year, Don Knock released a project titled IV. In nine tracks, the musicians speak about the highs and lows of love. One track sees a man professing his love for a woman, whereas the other could talk about heartbreak and utter betrayal. IV doesn't go with a specific genre but instead dabbles between Afro beat, R&B, and rap. In summary, each song flows well, carries a bounce, and is relatable to those who've been head over heels (if not, at some point.) "I can...
See. Francis is back on Rap Fiesta with his new single, “Crash,” a song full of hard-hitting arrangements, thumping bass, and scattered hi-hats. In the song, See. Francis speaks about his “less talk, more action” ways. Instead of putting up a front, like most people, the “Hold Up” rapper chooses to be his best self. Likewise, he steers clear of any distractions and focuses on what will get him ahead. As one line of the song reads, “I don’t chat,...
