jd. | “beam me up”, Haunts You To The Core
A new artist from Detroit, Michigan, is breaking onto Rap Fiesta’s platform and you’re gonna want to tap in. Multifaceted artist jd. and his song “beam me up” deliver an insane amount of emotion through its sinister, haunting overtones. The three-minute song is part of jd.’s “Lost Together EP,” his first project.
Creating “beam me up” meant drawing inspiration from where jd. is currently at in life. That said, the rapper took note of his emotions during his darker days to generate the haunting nature carried throughout “beam me up.” Because this song has meaning jd. carries so close to his heart, listeners can’t miss all the emotion the track contains.
My inspiration for this song just came from where I am at in life right now, just sometimes feeling fed up with the day-to-day” – jd.
Produced by Dionso & Aero, “beam me up” embodies every part of the word ominous. The rhythm carries gloomy, sinister overtones that will surely send a shiver down your spine. The track moves steadily in terms of tempo, effectively drawing you into its menacing vibe.
The rich, textured beat continuously keeps you engaged. For example, at unexpected moments, there are additional sounds incorporated. At these points, the audio immediately catches your ears’ attention and sucks you in even further into the void this song creates.
Overall, “beam me up” holds tight to a haunting, dark energy that you only want more of. A pulsing, slow-moving bass seeps through the speakers to give the rhythm its structure. On top of that, melancholic elements layer over one another, creating something that can only be described as spellbinding.
When it comes to jd.’s vocals, the insanely talented artist only adds more to the sinister vibe featured in “beam me up.” At various points in the song, jd. utilizes vocal edits that add more texture and make everything just a little more haunting. Additionally, the vocal edits implement even more emotion onto the already packed song.
Another notable aspect of jd.’s style is his versatility. In “beam me up” alone, the rapper showcases insane vocal range. At some points, jd. hits angelic high notes, giving off a similar vibe as The Weeknd. Then, at other moments, jd. dives into a screamo style, effectively dousing the track in genuine emotion. For the majority of the song, though, jd. lays down his vocals slowly and with the same ominous energy the rhythm has.
Overall, “beam me up” is the ideal track to catch some melancholy vibes. The incredible amount of texture and emotion in both the beat and the vocals are enough to send your head spinning. What’s more impressive is how new jd. is the music game. In four short months, the rapper has already established himself as a force to be reckoned with. So make sure you follow jd. on Instagram, because he’s only gonna get better.
Given how hard “beam me up” hits the eardrums, Rap Fiesta recommends checking out the rest of jd.’s project, “Lost Together EP.” But first, catch a vibe to “beam me up“!
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