S1ephen | “Ambition”, Heat-Wrapped Positivity
Fayetteville’s very own, S1ephen recently released his sweet-sounding record, “Ambition“, which encapsulates the love of the grind while infusing melodies to kick this summer into high gear. The Bic Bandits artist truly crafted a sound of his own & mended flows you simply haven’t heard before. It’s that type of record you’ll anticipate making its rounds to viral Tik-Toks and then easing its way into the playlists & hearts of everyone who comes in contact. Not only is it sonically pleasing to the ear, but it’s intertwined with a great message we can all stand behind.
S1ephen’s ear-candy vocals enter the PradaG910 produced record with an emphatic punch. He starts the record with the catchy chorus, “All that you need is a little ambition, yeah a little ambition.”, and it sets the tone for the rest of the record. As he plays off the hook harmonies, he rolls right into an authentic verse that plays off bits of his previous flow. He sounds comfortable, and his controlled cadence will put you at ease while you enjoy the versatility that he’s offering.
“Ambition” is a feel-good record, with a positive message. S1ephen wants his listeners to gain value from this joint, and he’s letting it be known that you can achieve your goals if you put your mind to it. When you listen you can feel the hunger in his voice, and that’s inspiring enough to get you to make change. In his artistry is a lot to love and appreciate, and “Ambition” is only further solidifying the trajectory S1ephen is propelling to.
“Scheming how to make another dollar bill quicker, go figure”
Not only is the content of the lyrics inspiring, but S1ephen is an inspiring individual himself. He not only wrote and recorded this record, but he tackled the intricacies of his engineering the song by himself. That’s a feat not many artists are capable of, and S1ephen is not just capable he’s proficient. He’s invested countless hours into his work & it’s paying off dividends. It’s a promising sign that “Ambition” is his most recent release, as his best is yet to come.
As for the future, S1ephen plans to build upon his budding fan base & propel his growth in the industry. We can expect music videos from him in the near future, and as the country slowly opens back up- we’ll be seeing the North Carolina artist build upon his performance catalog. As for now, you’ll have to follow him on Instagram to keep up with the latest.
Stream “Ambition” on Spotify below:
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