On Friday, February 2nd, Motorcity native IceWear Vezzo provided free bus service on the Six Mile route in his hometown via DDOT. It was a clever way to pay homage to his area and promote Live From The 6 featuring DaBaby, Babyface Ray, Luh Tyler, Chuckie CEO, and YTB Fatt, via Iced Up Records/Quality Control Music. With standout tracks like, “Perfect,” “I’m the One,” and “Class of 2024,” he paints vivid pictures of Detroit’s East Side.
IceWear Vezzo’s decade long grind in Detroit’s vibrant hip-hop scene has been rewarded with a run as one of the hottest rappers from one of the hip-hop’s hottest cities. Since then, he released classics from the most recent Paint The City, a Gangsta Grillz mixtape hosted by DJ Drama, to street favorites like Rich Off Pints 2.
6 Miles of Running the Streets
“Live from the six to Magic City just like Meech and T,” Vezzo spits on Perfect. Detroit’s well-known for its hustler mentality and the rapper’s raspy, melodic flows capture the struggles and successes of street life. IceWear Vezzo’s uncanny ear for hard-hitting 808s is perfect for his raw lyrics about trapping in “Hitsville USA.” Being authentic is his signature, as his street tales over ominous piano keys describe the crashes of the fast life.
But he also celebrates the victories of uplifting his family out of poverty. Getting deeply personal makes his lyrics unforgettable to those who can relate. Every bar brings the listener into his world of designer clothes, double cups, and luxury vehicles.
The Ups and Downs of the Street Life
“50 racks on ice and clothes.” – IceWear Vezzo
For every big chain, there’s a friend doing time in prison. For every Bentley, there’s someone from the crew that didn’t make it. There’s love and hate in the streets. Vezzo stands out as an artist because he admits there are consequences for every risk taken in life. He’s the definition of a guy from the block, the lean sippin’ artist brags about rocking Saint Laurent, a rollie, and hiding the Drakeo when the police pull him over.
In the next breath, he confesses he did federal time with lifers and has to avoid the snitches at all cost. IceWear Vezzo honestly addresses the pitfalls associated with the fast-paced street life.
Live from the 6: From Trapping to a Big Deal
Rarely, do street hustlers get to fully enjoy the fruits of his labor. But Vezzo’s swagger displays the confidence of someone who has made it through a lot. He speaks on his past mistakes in a lingo that is tailor-made to motivate the youth. Listen to the rapper’s experiences and it is easy to see why his community is inspired by his unique sound and catchy lyrics. Vezzo’s tracks are a mirror to the city. He encapsulates the essence of Detroit with every release.
“I like mixin’ purple with red because I like how it looks.” – IceWear Vezzo
Always Stay in Motion
Overall, IceWear Vezzo’s latest release won’t stack up with his classic mixtape series, Rich Off Pints but Live From The 6 is the perfect representation of his artistry. While he doesn’t glorify Detroit’s dangerous streets, he depicts his rise with braggadocious flair. The rap game is often described as being just like the crack game, so the “Mudd Baby” plays chess while his competitors are still playing checkers. He is consistently breaking the chains of poverty. IceWear Vezzo embodies Detroit’s spirit—rough, yet resilient.
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