Shaun Banks | ‘Jaded’, Cali Summer Heater
Get ready for a sizzling banger. Shaun Banks is pushing heavy Khalifa vibes with his latest single ‘Jaded’. The Long Beach rhyme spitter has been making waves in the Cali rap scene for over 11 years now. It’s clear that his veteran experience served him well as this latest record is instant serenity. It’s smooth and plays upon the Cali culture of lighting one up and living carefree, and that’s a message we can get behind.
For the folks that don’t smoke, but smell the fragrance. This that good, have me gone when I came in – Shaun Banks
We don’t smoke here at Rap Fiesta, but we’ll be damned if this doesn’t make you want to roll up a fatty and enjoy the Cali sunshine. This is the vibe that Shaun Banks sets so easily. His cadence is calm and controlled, and in combination with the XL produced beat- he’s got a heater on his hands. You’ll find yourself playing the chorus back repeatedly in what feels like lyrical ecstasy. Don’t count out his verses though. Bold enough to introduce the chorus in the beginning of the record, he snaps out the gate with flows that slip off the production in alleviating fashion.
With authenticity streaming through his veins, Shaun Banks embodies what he creates. He doesn’t hide behind a stage name to create an alternate personality, he is the alternate personality. It comes with the territory when an artist is willing to put his name on the line that they get looked deeper into. Luckily in Shaun Banks’s case, this joint is a quality sound that will permeate any rap fan’s ear with pleasure. “Touch your chakras” is precisely the effect Shaun’s vocals will have on you.
His wordplay and mathematical bars are neatly calculated. He’s crafted a piece of art that fits hand in hand with the spliff & 40 oz you’ll need to unwind at the end of the day. When you think of mid-day relaxation, you’ll now throw ‘Jaded’ in rotation to alleviate stresses. Versatile, and with flows elusive enough to escape the pockets of 808 hits, his vocals always seem to boomerang back into the limelight somehow. Constant restoration is what you’ll experience with Shaun Banks leading the way.
With a bright future ahead of him, Shaun Banks does not plan on putting the brakes on anytime soon. He put Rap Fiesta on to some thrilling moves, with plans of a project & single at the forefront. If ‘Jaded’ is any inclination of what fans can expect for his future releases, we can confidently say the world is in for a treat. Be sure to follow Shaun Banks on Instagram here and keep up with his latest releases.
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