King Rose “Growing Through The Concrete”

This is a dark themed thrilling opus that incorporates HipHop, 90s rap, Acoustic, AfroBeats, Lo-Fi, and Trap elements. The Edmonton, Canadian artists displays sublime lyrical agility and intriguing subject matter. Delving into ruminating therapeutic monologues which are aligned with contemporary vivacious cuts “Growing Through The Concrete” is cemented in dexterity. The musical experience is one of ebbs and flows that denotes the highs and lows accompanied with life. 

“Vol. 2 (Prod. BLXXR”) this adopts a classical piano concerto style which abruptly incorporates a thudding 808. The Edmonton artists uses this muse to elaborate on bulling and self trajectory as he raps “that’s just kind of how it feels being pick on, pick yourself up and go right down right now”. King Rose shows his skill set rapping words in rapid succession. 

“Ego Death/FMW” Is a stellar produced harmonic recording. The production is spacious and has an island relaxing influence as King Rose uses the soundscape as a therapy session. This fuses into a more hypnotic uptempo recording that turns the calming therapy session into a ominous adventure touring through his darkest thoughts on “FMW”. 

“Cold” is an acoustic produced track that incorporates Lo-Fi elements as he harmonizes fascinating melodies lamenting on a past relationship. The chilling song is a reflective cut that find the Canadian artist wanting make amends and right his wrongs. 

Sequencing into “Cage” which picks off where the previous track left off. Similarly utilizing acoustic guitars to create a somberly passionate palette. Displaying a cohesive string that aligns the project this track is layered with pain as King Rose harmonizes “My heart was a key you threw away”. 

“Amina Vestra” is very dark and morbid. This finds the artist creating whats seems to being a interlude concluding the episode adopted from the previous two recordings. 

“Still Having Fun With It” a nineties style approach that is purposely in place to lightening up the dark pervasive records prior. This is more optimistic and fun filled stating“I just want to find fun in this life, before a bullet finds a way into my mind”. King Rose narrates this story from a different perspective on the third verse adding to his storytelling utility. 

“Flattery” sees the tempo continuing to crescendo. Highlighting the Edmonton artist’s diverse range he adopts an Afrobeat style rhythm to elaborate on catering to a love interest. 

“4K Flow” marks the apex of a momentum shift as this lively composition captivates. Although, it incorporates Lo-Fi vibes this shows King Rose at his wittiest boasting metaphorical adroitness and sublime wordplay. 

“Entry No. 1” is an emotional, riveting and revealing therapeutic session. King Rose lays some of his most impactful lyrics. Spiraling into drug abuse, and depression the Edmonton  artist raps “it’s hard to open your eyes when you don’t want to see what’s next, and it’s just hard to swallow your pride when you just want to be the best”.  Compelling, emotional tugging, a definite standout recording on this album. 

“Vossi Bop Remix” highlights the artist’s supreme talent. Bringing to the forefront Das EFX influenced rapid rhyme schemes revealing himself as devout student of the game in his element. The lyrical onslaught is entertaining and engaging rapping over a boisterous backdrop. 

“Can’t Do It No More” is a ghoulishly composed musical experience. The production poses a tag that takes away from the integrity of the recording, and if sorted out could properly add to the aesthetic by bolstering the record. 

“Halloween” is a party inspired trap bumping jam. This is exhilarating and mutually ominous in conjunction with eery lyrics such as “my little shawty wanna die so she acting like a freak”

“Letter To My Opps” brings the concerto vibes full circle. Posing the caveat to all his opposition King Rose further incorporates more trap aesthetics. 

“Mentality” finds the Edmonton emcee delivering another ruminating recording where he rhymes in couplets over trap production illustrating gloomy cinematic montage. 

“Signs” at this point is slightly redundant as the Edmonton artist has throughly dedicated numerous recordings to exclaim this sentiment of pondering death. But also serves as an interlude which adds cohesion to the album as a whole. 

“What You Want Hoe?” Is energetic and entertaining. Once again creating a fluctuating  synergy establishing a balance of highs and lows. This record delves back into trap aesthetics upping up the tempo.

Bipolar in moments vacillating in moods and grooves “Growing Through The Concrete” is thoroughly engaging and suspenseful. Going through the ups and downs finds the Edmonton, emcee King Rose emerging from the concrete. From the onset this projects depicts an artist whose honed his sublime lyrical approach disclosing his metaphorical ability with tenacity while illuminating his complex wordplay and delivery.