Authentic hip hop has become very rare these days. Many modern artists have abandoned their connection to the roots, totally surrendering to popular demand. There are still those musicians who do their utmost best not to give up on the lure. One such artist IamCruz has formed a fine balance between conventional rap beats and the modern hip hop genre in his spectacular rap album “The Vintage Tape,” establishing a bridge between old and new generations.
Encapsulated by the essence of the era, the old-school hip hop genre offered a distinct sense of warmth and inspiration by its majestic melodies. The seasoned hip-hop rapper from the United States, Carlos Cruz, best known by his stage name IamCruz, is determined to enrich the genre with his lyrical works.
Although the whole entire album is a regal body of work, “1982”, “79′ Swordsmen” and “Like I’m Suppose Tah” are hands down our favorite tracks.
“1982” is characterized by a nostalgic and melodic looping beat, heavy in energy and exceptional verses. His robust voice comes to life-breathing rescue in the majestic lyrical soundscape. His energetic vocal ability makes the wordplay even more engaging and attractive to the listener, which is not always heard in today’s contemporary Rap age.
“79′ Swordsmen” begins with a gentle and satisfying instrumental tune that retains a constant rhythm, blending with his hard-core rap delivery in flawless harmony. His flow takes you by the throat and demands your attention – and he never lets you down, leaving you with verses made up of the eye-opening subject matter and the words that bind it all into one concoction juggernaut.
Most intriguingly, however, there are the subtleties that exist in all the right ways in “Like I’m Suppose Tah.” IamCruz goes all out on this track and leaves his finely formulated steps skillfully witty and versatile. There’s an intensity and an untamed hard-hitting vocal delivery with multi-faceted angles, “Like I’m Suppose Tah” the real banger it really is.
The album has set a precedent and a statement in the rap movement. It reflects his persistence, ambition, conviction, and endurance of the artist to attain the highest milestones of his career. IamCruz has perfected the art of combining a number of rhyming techniques to produce a perfect sound that reflects both his personality and his imagination. The album also reflects his fearless qualities, conveyed by his lyrical and musical material.
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