Melodies and musical escapism present good vibes and honest, heartfelt stories, as contemporary rapper and artist Daeod showcases the best of his abilities, throughout the album Take A Risk.
Built around fast bars both melodic and intense, the emo-rap stylings and trap rhythms are met with tuneful instrumental flair and frequent changes in topic, which help the album hold attention and set the vibe throughout. OD is all of this, and makes for a boldly evocative, vulnerable and engaging opening track.
The piano-chord patterns and riffs of the project are as much a selling point as the bars and performances themselves, It’s gon be alright instantly reflective and distinct both musically and lyrically. Daeod’s approach is one of an openly thoughtful, grateful and inspired songwriter, and as such, this balancing of appreciation for music, love for his community and culture, and unwavering confidence at the helm, promises a compelling modern rap album.
As things progress, They See Me is a highlight for its lyrical vulnerability, storytelling, and the smooth, melodic appeal pf the production. Then the mellow whisper and intimacy of More Life lights up the space for similar reasons but in a whole different and unmistakable fashion. It’s a soulful track, poetic and personal all at once, and a fine example of the wordplay and musical variety of Daeod.
These qualities shine well throughout the project, with the leading single wya/wyo following an organic set-up and equally poetic story, blending confidence and grit with realism, and supporting that process with an old-school set of visuals to keep things all the more authentic.
True Story is also quite sublime within the genre, nostalgic by design but with a crisp modern piano part and lashings of space gifting this deeply moving story a sense of validity and weight, as Daeod offers up one his most explosive and long-form stories and set of bars yet.
For the modern rap and hip hop fans looking for that sense of substance and purpose woven into the timeless production of real composition, Daeod has crafted an album that’s an easy must. The tracks speak out with humility and heart, and introduce an artist with a clear level of direction and intention to his style.
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