The Fall Selection by Ty Sorrell

The Fall Selection is tranquil and revitalizing listening experience. Ty Sorrell begins the project with a classic approach to rap; a sample, some boom bap, a polished flow and something weighing on his chest. This style continues into the second track “Society” but features sporadic sounds of cash registers and a faster pace. Much like the race for riches. Ty teams up with Rob Gibsun and Prof. Ant for “House of Wax”.  The beat is more sinister and their flows are heavier, more serious. Their energy mimics old school villains, monologging about their evil plans. The project shifts in tone from here, “A Gateway” sounds much like the better path for the characters we met before. Ty speaks as a more enlightened self, schooling maybe the audience or his younger himself. The project comes to a close with “Autumn’s Work” featuring clwdwlkr.  They talk about setting a seed and leave you with a mesmerizing message to help it grow this fall.

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Just Another Melody by The Underd0g

 Told her not to fall in love with me 

The Underd0g hasn’t had the best luck with love. One of his latest singles “Just Another Melody” details his love life. Fans love him, through his music and sometimes a bit more candidly on the road. But it’s all very surreal. The fame doesn’t fix all of his problems and finding real connections can be even harder.

Heart’s frozen. They been hating on me. I don’t know them. I’ll be sad and lonely. Til the world ends 

The Underd0g almost masks the underlying despairing lyrics by pitching his vocals higher and using lighthearted guitar chords, hints of soft synth and simple snares and claps. It gives the essence of floating, which seems to be something The Underd0g would much rather do.

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Demons & Monsters by 347Aidan

Layers and raw vocals, that’s what brings 347Aidan’s last single “Demons & Monster” its eery and enticing appeal. The young artist has a specifically raspy voice that creates its own ambiance when harmonious. The acoustic guitar grounds the song as the bass carries you through an array of emotions portrayed by 347Aidan. He reveals who’s truly corrupt and evil in society, all wrapped in an infectious chorus. It’s the monsters that run the world.

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Life’s Hard, Love Hurts by Lil Sad Boi

Life’s Hard, Love Hurts is a raw and organic EP created by Lil Sad Boi. He expresses his emotions fully, shouting out legends before him such as Lil Peep and XXXTENTACION that used their emotion as slates or mirrors for their music. Lil Sad Boi connects through the most human emotions: loss, heartbreak, and wanderlust. He’s searching for the answers that many of us are diving into. Each song, from “X Wing” to “Cali Girl” is a reflection of a love lost or barely able to come to fruition. This project is definitely residing in the realm of Emo Rap. Lil Sad Boi manages to put his mind and way of expression on the line to make a masterpiece fit for those feeling a little too lonely.

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Outside, Inside by Makai Keyes ft. Foe Snow

The search for love can be treacherous, but Makai Keyes and Foe Snow manage to make the love pains sound whimsical. “Outside, Inside” is a snappy almost-love song. Makai is searching for someone who will let him in, but the journey hasn’t been all sunshine. “I’m on my own so you know I’m alone now, but I done learned a lot of things that I know now.” Foe Snow speaks his peace, adding his own distorted flare to his vocals and the instrumentals. His verse steps into the realm of R&B, making the track all the more dynamic.

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Crash Tonight by Funeral

“Crash Tonight” is the first song I’ve ever heard from North Carolina rapper Funeral, but it definitely won’t be the last. Emotional music has always been a staple in popular music, but now it’s merging into Hip Hop more than ever before. Funeral is a part of a generation of artists that enjoys being vulnerable, and despite the genres' harder history, has a deep connection and talent for Hip Hop. “Crash Tonight” has crass and worn vocals mixed with hyper pop distortion and frankly dark lyrics. Similar to mega artists like Trippie Redd and the late Juice WRLD, Funeral in “Crash Tonight” manages to take a subject matter that would usually be grim and makes it rhythmic and brighter than the assumed emotions and story behind it. Funeral and his SoundCloud listeners would agree, he’s on the verge of a blowup.

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Trapatar by Keko

How is he not famous yet? 

That was my initial thought after listening to the opening track of Trapatar by Keko. The Atlanta rapper’s latest project has all the trappings of any artist you’d see in a Cole Bennett music video or featured on the next Drake single. Keko has a casual and almost childish cadence, one somewhat akin to Lil Yachty’s low but childlike voice. Keko sets himself apart from most with his approach, acting as if each instrumental is an opponent. He wants to have the best flow for each sound or style he’s working with- at least that’s how it sounds. This allows him to rap on the heavy trap and drill beats as well as some of the less conventional styles. Each track on his new EP hits differently, but it’ll only draw you in more.

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