Cedrick Bogan is just authentic rap music personified; ever since he stepped into the game, he has been meteorically rising to stardom, with his music drawing praise from fervent fans as much as menacing critics as he comes through with instantly recognizable poetic lyricism, deft arrangements, and immaculate songwriting skills. He really blazes a brand new light on hip hop, which has seen him hailed as Arizona’s most versatile artist on the rise. As someone who grew up around a variety of genres of music with a close family tie to hip-hop and R&B, these musical influences have greatly impacted his style of music today.
“I’m Rocking Who I’m Rocking With” is one breathtakingly performed, intense masterpiece; it has to be the freestyle of the year. This banger is rooted in the conscientiousness of the genre. It has everything you’d want in a hip-hop vinyl: raw, intensive lyrics, thought-provoking punchlines, lyrical puns and metaphors, and vivid storytelling!
The melodies are just blazing; featuring some atmospheric synths over the heavy beats and punchy drums, the sound is further colored with the pondering 808’s that tear through the speakers with unrestrained consistency. Dizzy is first on display as he goes to highlight his lyrical panache with some hard-stamped bars over the biting beats and in a way that commands a listener’s attention.
Bogan then makes a grand entrance with his witty wordplay and raw, intense lyricism, showcasing his innate rapping talents and clever punchlines that he delivers straight up, blow for blow, without pulling any punches!
I have been listening to this banger on repeat, and each time it just feels better! There is so much lyrical wealth and theatrics here that you ought to experience, and that is why I am doing you the favor of attaching the link to this certified record…Like always, you can thank me later!