So, I remember decades ago, I was reading an interview with Chuck D (of Public Enemy fame); in his responses, he noted that hip-hop faces the same innovation that Jazz went through in the late 50's and 60's where the innovators we taking chances that older musicians didn't recognize as part of the genre. Flash forward to this last few years with the introduction of more stream-of-consciousness writing plus the almost ubiquitous inclusion of reggae and we have a mature and dynamic art form that many shows a thriving ecosystem of creative types.
Enter Tony Lit, with his new track "Lap Dance," a fast-paced flow where the beat production is top-notch. Tony's voice is animated and clear with sharp rhymes. For my money, this is a club-track all the way (if only the clubs were open - but alas). The accompanying music video seems to have more than a bit in the way of video game inspiration and is great to watch for anyone who's been enjoying gaming during the shutdown. It is important to note, that the subject matter of the song and the existence of "extra-magical-no-no-words" means that this song is for mature audiences. But, if you're a fan of contemporary hip hop (as I am) this is a track for you.
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