Illest
This is the lead and sole single off of my upcoming debut EP, "Crosshairs", written, produced/composed and recorded by me.
Born and raised in Southern California and inspired by lyricists and hard-hitting producers from the Golden Age of rap and the 2000s, this song embodies me calling my shot that I'm gonna be one of the best rappers to come out of my generation. I wanted to come out the gate with a bold yet catchy statement piece that strayed away from the oversaturation of trap-inspired rap.
Though meticulous and unaffected by spending a lot of time on my projects to fine tune every detail, the nucleus of this beat spawned and the majority of the lyrics spawned from two 45-minute studio sessions. Creating and performing this song live for 30-some people was my literal last assignment to earn my degree in audio in June 2024.
Upbeat, lyrical, energetic, fresh, genuine...I'm dope. The world has yet to realize it. If real is rare, I'm 1 of 1.
- Hip Hop
- Illest