Daimo | ‘Can Breathe’, A Necessary Memorandum
Rap Fiesta is back with another 2 bonafide hits from Brooklyn Rapper Daimo. With two new singles that highlight the trauma Black American’s go through daily on issues of police brutality and systemic injustice, ‘Can Breathe’ and ‘Chaos‘ deliver this message in blazing fashion. Daimo talks about difficult-to-stomach topics with flows that come as natural as breezy winds. He was meant for the spotlight, and his conditioning in the rough streets of Brooklyn battle-prepared him well for the glamour. With gritty messages and musicality that will charm your psyche, Daimo has the tracks you’re yearning for.
12 on my neck, I ain’t going- I ain’t done yet.. That’s a Black man circumstance.
The record preludes with a sped up trap piano pattern that pulls you into Daimo’s world. Like a gravitational force pulling you closer to the heart of the cause, Daimo’s lyrics act as a magnet. With lightning quick bars in small pockets his efforts draw you in lucidly. With all of his vocal glory, he never remains off topic and addresses the wrongdoings of the boys in blue. With lyrics such as “White police try to George Floyd me”, Daimo is directly putting you in the shoes of being a black man. For any innocent action you do, the police target you. His delivery on this message is ultimately powerful and makes you think deeper about the issues at stake. These are the type of innuendo’s that make Daimo a treasured artist. His prowess to make you think about serious topics musically, allow for greater pension to occur. He makes you think about his lyrics, while simultaneously bumping to it.
Threading the needle between serious messages and weaving it into a fabric of luscious songs are childs play for the BK rapper. He constantly finds the fine line between deep thinking and head bangers. His pen game is sharp and the flows he equips behind them make for a pleasurable connection. If you want to educate yourself while bumping some heat, Daimo’s got you covered.
Stream ‘Can Breathe’ below:
