Striking a fine balance between catchy songwriting, conceptual realism, and bars that actually consistently develop upon a single story or idea, ATRYP’s Who You Are puts much of the current hip hop realm to shame. The single highlights this balance in masses, as well as the integrity, skill, and awareness it really takes, to offer something genuinely captivating and inspiring.
Confidence and energy are key aspects of the ATRYP sound, without a doubt, but it’s also about arranging the songs in a rhythmic and fluid manner – bringing that anthemic resolve, that sense of groove and appeal that gets the head nodding as the mind contemplates the stories at hand.
We hear this approach under a new light with For Heaven’s Sake, another striking production but a mellow overall vibe, another set of bars that hold tightly to the underlying purpose of the track.
ATRYP’s flow is faultless, whether chilled out or intense, and that natural talent is a huge part of the foundation for building such an accomplished repertoire.
Also released in 2025, Whos the best is instantly likable for its old school boom-bap aura. Spoken word segments and a classic rhythm ring out besides this sharp hook and a nostalgic story that’s both conscious and provocative in its poetic depth and personal inspiration.
The lyrics here are phenomenal, on another level entirely in terms of spiritual and complex wonder. It’s takes more than a single listen to truly grasp every reference and appreciate the multi-faceted weight and scope of this track, but listening again is easy, and a pleasure to fall into.
Finally, highlighting the fearless versatility of ATRYP’s musical freedom, Away You Go presents a guitar-led dream-pop arrangement and a smooth hook, before diving into an impassioned story that’s again varied in flow, and feels both personal and entertaining.
ATRYP intertwines the profoundly intimate and that which feels written purely for the listener. This balance is rare, and hard to stumble upon – not to mention impossible to fake.
Creativity is a gift, integrity essential, talent non-negotiable. ATRYP is carving out a sensational catalogue of original hip hop tracks – an artist both intelligent and thoughtful at the helm, as well as confident and gripping as a leading performer. The music offers an experience that’s a little more rewarding with each revisit. Undoubtedly one to know about this year.
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