Young Whip - I AM [EP]

Young Whip knows exactly who he is and is making sure you know too in his new hip-hop EP called “I AM” released on July 17th.

This project is so clean. No, for real y’all, it’s radio friendly with no profanities. The perfect music to play in the car to make you feel like your HIM. He is giving us vibey bars and popping his stuff in a way that’s holds weight behind it. The production is nice with beats that make you want to turn it up and hear the bass.

Grinding since 2010, you can definitely hear the hustle in his delivery. When he says “I AM” he’s not just talking, he’s declaring it. Each track represents companies in his business network that paint a picture of empire-building over hit-chasing.That’s big brain energy right there!

That being said, the tracks feel like they end before you can really get into them. We’re being served hip-hop appetizers when we want a full course meal! We want time to marinate in what he’s saying and that’s not happening when the four song EP is about six minutes long.The delivery is pretty solid, but there is room to experiment more with cadence, pacing and vocal dynamics to keep listeners on their toes.

Still “I AM” is a strong step forward and proof that Young Whip is carving out his own lane. If this is just the warm-up, the next release will definitely have us anticipating and hopefully you too.

Family-friendly hip-hop that still hits? Ya’ll make sure y’all vibe out and give it a listen!

/Sky Abner for CW 

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BLAX - Take A Picture

Nothing gives more 414 than a song that was made for the community and inspired by the memories of three significant figures who shaped Milwaukee’s music scene.

Milwaukee Hip-Hop artist, BLAX has released his new single ‘Take A Picture’ that mixes vibey OG hip-hop elements with lyrics full of powerful storytelling that will encourage you to call up your relatives and tell them you miss them. 

Just coming back from his tour across the West and East coast, “Take a Picture” was released on July 17th at midnight on all major digital streaming platforms by God Degree Media. The single holds a tribute to Milwaukee’s musical legends: Cecilio Negrón Jr., Twan Mack and Kid Millions showcasing a celebration of life and a meditation on loss.

This song gives reminiscent elements of “The Message” by Dr. Dre with a flow so mellow and rhythmic that made us bop our heads and lowkey want to shed a little tear. 

This is a single that really showcases the vibes that we love to see. Music as a form of expression and that gives emotion. We think y’all should vibe out and give it a listen! Y’all might need some tissue, though!

/Sky Abner for CW