There is a new rap genius in town, and his name is Kalo C. He is an artist, model, songwriter, and actor. He is starting off in the rap game, and he is showing a lot of promise. He just released his song “Great Nigerian Student” and it really highlights all his best features.
His style in rap is almost like traveling back in time. He raps about real things, without having to mumble them and scream “SKRT” at random points during the song. He combines rap and reggae to get a hybrid of what is missing in rap today: authenticity. The song actually reminds me of the Black Eyed Peas, “Where is the Love?” as it carries the same message of searching for the answer that will never come. It serves as an anthem as he sings, “Everyday they ask me if I’m Okay, The Jehovah Will Show us The Way.” The chorus isn’t just a filler either but adds so much to the song. Besides just rapping about money and hoes, he sheds light on the struggle that students go through while highlighting his own struggle.
Check out the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImJHIfKB_wQ
If you liked his vibe you should check out more of his songs to get a better feel for him.
I would predict that the Saturday show will be the best since Janet Jackson has been an icon for a number of years. Also, the fact that Cardi B is going to be performing will draw a lot of people to the Saturday show. Gucci Mane has also been gaining extreme popularity this year, especially with his song, “I Get the Bag” ft. Migos. I also like that there are some alternative/indie bands performing. Having artists like St. Vincent, PVRIS, and Japanese Breakfast will give the show more variety in between all the huge rap acts.
Sophie Allison, the 20-year-old songwriter is an on-the-rise Nashville artist that releases music as “Soccer Mommy.” This indie singer writes songs to soundtrack self-discovery. She was enrolled at New York University but she has stated, “now I don’t wanna go back to school at all.” She has taken a year off to make music. I think this is a good idea since she has gained some decent popularity over the past year, with her videos averaging about 50k views. Her vocals have a melancholy feel with a hint of depression that perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being heartbroken, but also dissociated from the experience.
I really enjoy the visual contrast of the band and her single shot in this music video for her song, “Inside Out”:
Her look is very minimalistic. She has brown hair that lays flat on her head, with a tomboyish style. She has a laid-back vibe that mixes perfectly with her music. I would compare her style to Japanese Breakfast.
Listen to the similar style here:
She has said that she gets her inspiration from Avril Lavinge and puts her own spin on it. Her music definitely captures an angsty vibe but is softer, rather than Lavinge’s powerful vocals. She is definitely an up and coming indie artist and will probably gain a lot of popularity this year, especially since she has a great stage name. Indie music needs some new faces, and she is the perfect one to step up to the plate.
