Layne LV | “Cold” ft. SAD 13, Hypnotizing & Melodious Vibe
Layne LV is back on Rap Fiesta with another banger to offer in “Cold”. With records like “Ego Is The Enemy” and “We Ready Now” doing damage on the net, Layne LV saw it fitting to keep the momentum going with his latest record. He’s offered us a major treat, and showcased some elite chemistry with fellow artist SAD 13. “Cold” is quickly proving why the duo requires attention and respect in the hip-hop community. The Brownsville, Texas native spits a hypnotizing flow over a relaxed, chill beat that is sure to draw in any listener. SAD 13 and Layne LV have known each other for many years and decided it was time to team up and deliver another hit track just in time for the holidays.
Layne LV and SAD 13 keep you entertained throughout the entire 4-minute track while drawing attention to the hardships of everyday life and how to deal with them. The beat is dominated by a heavy and relaxing bass while also incorporating high-pitched sci-fi pulses in the distant background. Throughout the entire song, you are sure to get lost in the lyrics’ elements and the melodic beat.
“I recorded my verse after writing for like an hour. The hook came naturally like a freestyle and only took a single take.”
Despite only writing lyrics for an hour, SAD 13’s verse is packed with smooth transitions and thought-provoking bars. SAD 13’s flow incorporates lyrics about how he bettered himself while tying in pop culture references to NBA All-stars Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, Space Jam, and the famous Marvel character Peter Parker. As he rattles off line after line, it’s easy to get caught up and distracted in his effortless flow. With bars packed full of clever lyrics and transitions, you assume that SAD 13 has been making music for a number of years. The two rappers can be seen trading bars & going back to back in synchronous harmony.
We have to pay attention to Layne LV’s carefully nuanced second verse with proper dissection. He displays a multitude of flows & and swerves in and out of pockets with precision. He totes a cool, calm, and collected cadence to break into & then speeds it up- only to then slow it down again with perfect timing. It’s not an easy feat to incorporate many different flows in one 16-bar pocket but Layne LV is showing time and time again that he has what it takes, and his verse on “Cold” is only further proof.
As for the featured artist, SAD 13 started making music in 2016 after graduating high school and didn’t even have the necessary recording equipment most musicians have. The emerging artist admits that he had no clue what he was doing when he started recording. However, that didn’t stop him from taking steps to achieve his dream. Even though he only had a laptop and an Xbox headset to record his raps, SAD 13 didn’t let that stop him from working towards his vision of making catchy music. SAD 13’s main initiative in making music is to create a better version of himself and express what it takes to do so.
Layne LV has been dropping several songs that draw attention to his versatility as an artist, showing off his ability to rap and sing. Featuring on a track with a multi-dimensional artist like Layne LV certainly helps establish SAD 13’s credibility as an emerging artist in the hip-hop community. Make sure you follow Layne LV’s Instagram, and SAD 13’s Instagram to stay up to date on their development as artists and to discover more great tunes.
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