Artist: Versis
Album: iLLCANDESCENT
Guest Shots: None
Production: T. Hemingway, Exile, BMB, fLako, Dibia$e, Listed
Best Tracks: Spittin’ In The Wind, Love Is Love, Life After You
Recommendation: Highly Recommend
Notes: Versis is an incredibly talented artist that seems to harken back to a different time entirely. At nineteen years of age, Versis has decided to take the path less traveled. While many artists his age are rhyming about status and possessions, Versis is talking from the heart. His emphasis is on the music itself. A truly novel idea!
iLLCANDESCENT is a jazz, blues, and hip hop hybrid. It draws from each genre to give you something special. His flow and style are similar to that of Blu. That comparison is not just a superficial “young west coast spitter” observation. Both emcees have roughly the same demeanor on the mic. They are not overly animated in their flows. They are subtle and more conversational.
iLLCANDSCENT is Versis’ first full length effort. He had an EP that dropped last year called Synergy that brought some buzz but you can tell that with this latest release that he has really honed his craft. Everything seems more polished in all facets. It’s very mellow and soulful. It’s not something that you are going to use to get you amped before a big event. It is more something the working man can unwind to. But enough talk about it. Why don’t you listen to it and if you enjoy it, cop it!
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