Chriz Gabriel | ‘Spirit’ , Carefully Crafted Verses With A Punch

Kick back and enjoy a song with a relaxed rhythm and complex emotional structures. Chriz Gabriel shows off the layers of his craft on the track ‘Spirit,’ featuring Zoser. The London-based rapper, featured artist Zoser, and Kelliam Beats combine the best of their talents to create a truly unique listening experience.

Chriz Gabriel began his music career back in 2001 after taking a trip to New York as a child. The U.K. musician explains that the diverse culture inspired him to express his life’s experiences through the art of music.

Deriving his stage name from his middle and first names, Chriz Gabriel hopes his name reflects his personality. The rapper explains his stage name denotes his flair, cultural experiences, and his goal to live a pure lifestyle.

In Chriz Gabriel’s latest release, ‘Spirit,’ he reaches into his past to convey what it was like growing up as a Black man in the U.K. Often, the rapper felt that society’s expectations for his life were limited to participating in organized crime or to struggle and simply get by.

Here at Rap Fiesta, we had the honor of catching up with Chriz Gabriel and gaining insight into his motivation behind ‘Spirit.’

I was linked with the street life, stereotyped as difficult in a classroom setting, and faced choosing between crime to raise my profile among gangs in my neighborhood or just putting my mind into my goals to achieve a better life – Chriz Gabriel.

Chriz Gabriel elegantly expresses some of the harsh realities he was forced to come face to face with throughout his carefully crafted verses in ‘Spirit.’ In each bar he raps, there is precise enunciation paired with clever rhymes. Additionally, Chriz Gabriel effortlessly switches the pace of his flow, adding unique and pleasant-sounding bars.

Because Chriz Gabriel’s verses are bursting with intense meaning, you’ll likely find you have to listen to ‘Spirit’ a few times through. To completely appreciate Chriz Gabriel’s quick flow and meaningful lyrics, you have to run the track back to make sure you catch everything he’s spitting.

Adding a slower vibe while also matching the song’s overall tone, Zoser comes in clutch with a melodic hook. Zoser’s smooth layers of vocals put you in a state of pure relaxation while he sets you up for Chriz Gabriel’s fast-paced verses. The infectious chorus adds the perfect touch to ‘Spirit.’

‘Spirit’ features a beat with dark and gloomy tones. The heavy 808’s complement the long extensions of low pitched runs. The rhythm wastes no time making itself present at the beginning of the song, displaying emo rap and R&B influences. Overall, the dark feel of the beat coincides flawlessly with Zoser and Chriz Gabriel’s vocals.

This two and a half minute song takes you for a ride through Chriz Gabriel’s life, and it’s worth every second to listen to. If you have been looking for a song to match a late-night vibe, ‘Spirit’ is everything you’ve been searching for. The track carefully balances a multitude of elements simultaneously, all while a slow-moving beat forces you to chill.

Chriz Gabriel’s plan for the future is busy, so make sure you follow the rapper on Spotify, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up. Part of the London-based musician’s plans includes dropping some narratives describing his time living in South Central Los Angeles. Also, he hopes to draw more attention to what his life was like growing up.

Chriz Gabriel also has a track set to release at the end of March. The artist explains that the upcoming single is a song he hopes everyone can relate to. Finally, Chriz Gabriel has several collaborators set to drop more fire tracks in the near future.

With everything Chriz Gabriel is doing, you have to stay ready for all the new projects on their way. In the meantime, catch a wavy vibe with ‘Spirit,’ a song with heartfelt meaning joined by an intense beat.

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