“Apex of Self” – A Joint EP by Cedrick Bogan and Krizz Kaliko

Cedrick Bogan is a rapper, songwriter, and producer hailing from Eloy, Arizona but residing in Tucson, Arizona. We have become accustomed to his certified hit songs that take heavy influence from hard-core hip-hop, new wave trap, and the 90s hip-hop sounds. Inspired by his real-life experiences and those of the community around him, Cedrick radiates raw emotions in a musical sound and style with reminiscent comfort and invigorating, thought-provoking ideas. Bogan aims to advance his sound and bridge various elements from different hip-hop styles and genres to continue to evolve his dynamic and unapologetic style. With his upcoming releases, Cedrick is without a doubt grabbing listeners’ attention and having them immersed into the world he creates with his energetic sound, high-powered style, and infectious lyricism. What separates him from the fold is that his versatile sound blends varying genres, rendering him unique and original and giving him that aura of unpredictability that gives him an edge over other artists.

In this 4-track action-packed EP, Cedrick Bogan collaborated with fellow artist and rapper Krizz Kaliko to create a masterpiece that is uniquely qualified on the mainstream stage. All the beats in all the tracks sound different and seamlessly flow together and the splendorous beat selection by Cedrick is very commendable. This EP was produced by Wysh Master who really came out guns blazing and outdid himself in tremendous ways.

“Thoughts of Success” is an underground motivational track starting off with some background sounds of inviting success with what feels like some claps and distant shouts before the hip-hop qualified instruments are met with the lyrical assassin Cedrick who opens the track to what forms part of the chorus and Krizz Kaliko delivers the hot bars straight from the frying pan giving a listener something to meditate about!

“Superior” invites a listener with the haunting touch of the piano before the booming bass gives way to some lyrical attachment as Krizz Kaliko delivers like a world record holder in a spitting competition! This is a head-rushing jam and you’d be forgiven for losing yourself and busting some crazy moves at the endless grandiosity on display.

“No More To Give” is an emotional no-holds-barred lyrical truth with its laid-back rhythm and some thought-provoking lyricism delivered in rap fluidity and some emotionally hitting facts that any listener will gravitate heavily towards.

“Born For This Rap” is a lyrical reminder of the steel that these two artists who are gearing towards legendary status are made of! The heavy percussion at the Intro, the background charming piano, and the lyrical destruction of Cedrick accompanied by the Busta Rhymes-kind of spitting speed by Krizz Kaliko is the best thing to happen to this track. The engine race at the end is a deserving climax to the track whose melody makes the heart race in strikingly efficient ways!

You can of course get to experience this meticulously done EP by following the attached link and immersing yourself into their world that is brimming with lyrical efficiency and melody dynamism!

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