Something conceptually fresh and creatively engaging is hard to come by. Thoughtful reflections, relatable but new, framed in a way that’s distinct but also musically satisfying. Enter Atryp, with a colourful and catchy approach to hip hop, and a storyline built around the globally renowned pain chart found in doctors offices.
Featuring a simple and fairly unedited keys riff and trap rhythm, 1-10 showcases the natural flow, tone, and sharp wordplay of Atryp in a way that’s modest but impressive. To then weave in the conceptual and metaphorical inspiration for the song, the way in which it contemplates the difficulty and turmoil of modern life under this 1-10 scale, is to raise the bar further still.
Noting multiple spoken segments that help build up the cinematic aspects of the song, the start and end of 1-10 is mildly humorous, keeping things light and – as mentioned – relatable. Then throughout the mid-section or bulk of the verses, we get a more personal and vulnerable story, a moment of connection between artist and audience, and that skilful balance of traits makes all the difference.
An uplifting, entertaining and instantly recognisable original hip hop track, which confidently and compassionately asks how you’re feeling.
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