Loubasquiat | “JOURNEY”, Calm & Collected Vibe
Rap Fiesta is excited to introduce Loubasquiat to the platform alongside his project, “JOURNEY.” The collaborative track by the Jamaica, Queens rapper overflows with carefully constructed bars delivered in an easygoing manner. From start to finish, Loubasquiat and featured rapper, Louthottie dish out smooth flows. “JOURNEY” is just a tiny portion that gives listeners a sneak-peek into Loubasquiat’s upcoming album.
There’s no time to doze off during “JOURNEY.” The one-minute song gets straight to it as soon as you hit play. Loubasquiat comes through with a series of carefully crafted lyrics that blend perfectly with the beat’s wave. Matching the beat’s energy to a tee, Loubasquiat forces your soul to sway as gently as his bars are delivered.
The second half of the track highlights Louthottie laying down his own flow. Maintaining the calm and collected energy Loubasquiat displays, Louthottie provides a smooth transition between the artists. As he lays down his verses, Louthottie portrays a confidence that only comes with experience in the music game.
As previously mentioned, “JOURNEY” is just one song that’s part of Loubasquiat’s upcoming album. To the rapper, his impending project was inspired by unrealistic expectations of success. Overall, the project sees Loubasquiat and his team telling you what success looks like in their eyes.
Besides the collected energy he brings to music, one detail of Loubasquiat that catches one’s eye is his stage name. Fortunately, Rap Fiesta had a chance to sit down with Loubasquiat and get some insight into the meaning behind his stage name.
My stage name Loubasquiat is paying my respects to the greatest black painter of our generation Jean-Micheal Basquiat – Loubasquiat.
The beat featured in “JOURNEY” is almost as laidback as Loubasquiat’s demeanor. Giving off an old-school rap feel, a steady bass gets your body swaying side to side gradually. Alongside the chill bass, an offsetting vocal sample and steady guitar riff make an appearance. Overall, the beat covers your ears with a collection of mellow noises.
Loubasquiat’s upcoming album has been a year in the making, so you know it’ll be top-notch. “Already Yours” is a conceptual piece that will feature a plethora of soulful loops and introspective lyrics. According to Loubasquiat, the album title is short for “everything you want is already yours.”
Often we over obsess about what the end result will be, and we miss the intricacies that come along the journey – Loubasquiat.
You don’t want to pass up on Loubasquiat, especially if you can catch a vibe to laidback rap with thoughtful lyrics. Loubasquiat’s next moves involve producing an album, curating an album cover, and producing more fire tracks for his friend Gelato.
Needless to say, you gotta follow Loubasquiat on Instagram to stay updated with everything he’s working on.
As you wait for Loubasquiat’s upcoming album, make sure you listen to “JOURNEY” so you know what to expect from the project!
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