iso | “’16”, Calm & Collected At Every Step
Rap Fiesta is amped to introduce iso and his latest album, “’16.” The project incorporates several unconventional beats, slick vocals, and a lyric structure that’ll turn heads. Needless to say, the time iso spent investing in “’16” was worth every second.
The rapper, originally born in Nigeria before eventually finding his way to Oakland, California, incorporates a variety of musical influences into his project. Now, this is only one small aspect of what makes iso’s latest album something you need to experience. That said, the artist portrays the extent of his musical talent, and trust us, there’s almost nothing iso can’t do.
Part of what makes “’16” so clean and polished is iso’s experience in the music industry. For eight years, iso has been crafting bops ever since high school. In 2015, the rapper dropped his first mixtape on DatPiff, and the grind hasn’t stopped since. As a result, you can hear how calm and confident iso is on every one of the project’s 16 songs.
Regarding his inspiration, he used several different experiences from his life to fuel “’16.” Still, the primary motivation for the artist was the year 2016. Described as a “self-reflective year,” 2016 was the year the bop-maker realized what he wanted to do with his life. Ultimately, that led to the more profound, more intimate verses on his songs.
There’s no question about it; every song on iso’s “’16” is a must-listen. Still, one of our favorites at Rap Fiesta is “what’s life.” A chill, almost serene energy will wrap you up every second this song glides through the speakers. From start to finish, iso’s flow is calm and collected, almost as if he’s not even trying. As he spews bars about some of the more emotional aspects of life, a playful piano melody and heavy bass construct the beat.
My stage name iso comes from my lifelong nickname, Osi. When you reverse Osi, you get Iso – iso.
If you’re looking to experience some heat, make sure you listen to “i just wanna.” Again, iso spits some heavy-hitting bars as if it were nothing. Maintaining his signature calm and collected energy, iso is a lyrical master on this song. Also, featured artist Scotty 7 only builds on the momentum further.
One track where iso portrays a little more vulnerability is “love is blind.” As he raps over a somber, low-key acoustic guitar, his vocals will hypnotize you with his calm flow and clever lyrics. On top of that, iso generates a ton of emotions as he maintains his steady flow. Overall, the track’s simplicity and its ability to hold your attention speak on the enormous talent iso has.
Top to bottom, iso’s “’16” is an album you have to listen to. Perfect for a late-night kickback, “’16” features relaxed rhythms paired with iso’s incredible ability to maintain a collected flow. So, make sure you follow iso on Instagram, Youtube, or Twitter to stay updated on everything he’s working on at the moment.
Currently, iso is focusing on getting his latest project in front of as many people as possible. Additionally, the rapper will start performing and working with his team on more drops throughout the year.
Kick back and catch a vibe to iso and his latest album, “’16“!
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