Up and coming Longview based artist Hvshi has dropped a new project titled WAKE UP, a seven-track EP that effectively showcases his vocals while fusing many different genres together at the same time. While we’ve seen a multitude of songs released within the past year, this is the first full-length project that we have seen from him.
The most notable aspect about Hvshi’s EP WAKE UP is the variance of genres and influences that we hear throughout. While the entire project encompasses the hip-hop sound, we also encounter songs that incorporate R&B, soul, trap, and boom bap styles as well. The diversity of both sounds and genres presented throughout immediately sets WAKE UP apart from many other hip-hop releases that we see locally and in the mainstream community.
From listening start to finish, Hvshi presents thoughtful and introspective lyrics that are met with the delivery of abrasive and memorable punchlines. While he generally has an array of messages and topics showcased throughout, a common theme is the work ethic that he maintains with his music and the outlook he has with it. An example of this can be seen in his song “OWN 2” when he says “They just get lost in their pride/Running all day through the night.”
This translation of this messaging is felt instantly due to the melodic yet hard delivery that we see through all seven tracks. While Hvshi can mostly be heard singing, we can also hear more rhythmically based flows as well.
From the first few listens, one of the standout tracks includes “YEAH YEAH” which showcases thrilling synth work that provides a more upbeat vibe. Other notable tracks include trap-based “BATTING PRACTICE” and boom-bap inspired “WAKE UP.”
To put it simply, Hvshi is an artist that you don’t want to sleep on due to the versatility that we hear vocally and instrumentally. The combination of different genres and production mixed with relatable and thoughtful lyrics is a highly refreshing aspect that can be heard throughout all of his music.
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Here his latest single ‘Yeah Yeah’ here.
