As a son of former rapper Mr. Gregg and someone who has been heavily influenced by trap pioneers such as A-Dam-Shame, Ghetto Mafia, Chief Keef, Young Dolph and so many others, Memphis, Tennessee-based 24-year-old rapper and singer Joe Solid represents the future of the trap sound that has made its constant presence in what is one of the most popular genres of music; hip hop! Solid has found a way to birth a version of himself that could live up to the path that some of these trap pioneers carved. His music has been widely accepted and has opened the floodgates to collaborations and attention from key industry players as well as new listeners.
As someone who always brings his A game in any project that he is in, Solid has built a reputation around his sound that seamlessly blends raw intense lyrics, gritty rhymes, clever punchlines, lyrical puns, and metaphors over heavy trap beats that are decorated with some atmospheric hi-hats, pounding 808’s and low-end booming basslines.
His latest project, “Trap King,” features eight mega-hits and has already received affirmation from such industry heavyweights as Lil Scrappy from Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. Not one to shy away from unleashing his braggadocio side, Joe Solid reminds everyone that he is not one to be easily taken out; if it’s beef, he dines right in!
“Trap King,” the title track, comes off very anthemic, and he adopts a straight-talking, no-holds-barred lyrical approach highlighting his skills—you better believe him when he says that he could cook the dope with no stove, just a pot on the floor!
While so many have come to associate Trap music with drugs and crimes, lyricists like Joe Solid are proving otherwise by unleashing another relatable side to the sound that is marked with ear worming poetry over the menacing production. This sound has really grown over the years, and emerging stars like Joe Solid are set to continue taking it to new grounds while still honoring its original dynamics that were laid by those who came before them.
If you are looking for something new in rap music and one that you can equally dig 100%, Joe Solid is the answer for you. Follow him everywhere so as to stay in the loop of his upcoming projects. His music can be found on popular sites such as Amazon, SoundCloud, Spotify, YouTube, and more!