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Rapper and songwriter YOUNG-2DA solidifies himself as a naturally gifted emcee with his heartfelt performance in ‘This Is God’s Country’ from his ‘Open 2da Public’ album.
YOUNG-2DA has been stealthily and steadily trailblazing his own gilded path in music for a number of years now, and he isn’t stopping anytime soon. He currently boasts an impressive catalog that solidifies his status as a household name in hip-hop and rap. Unlike many other hip-hop artists, YOUNG-2DA likes to do things differently, focusing on the nitty-gritty details to ensure he doesn’t create music just for the sake of it. He wants to feel the music he’s creating and ensure that listeners develop a deep emotional connection with it, keeping them coming back for more. You can classify his music under authentic, relatable, timeless, and memorable tags.
Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, and spending most of his teenage years there, his experiences in these gritty streets shaped his personality and contributed to the man and artist he is today. With this in mind, he takes listeners on a nostalgic ride through his upbringing, giving them a VIP-like visual treatment with vivid lyrics that paint the Brooklyn streets in graphic clarity. That’s how the album “Open 2da Public” was created, with 16 jams that portray what growing up in Brooklyn was like and the street experiences that ultimately shaped YOUNG-2DA.
With this project, YOUNG-2DA comes off as raw, honest, and relatable. His performances are marked by clever metaphors, intricate wordplay, masterful flows, engaging hooks, and standout beats, all backed by his bold, distinct, and unmistakable vocals. The project highlights his peerless pen game that has improved over the years, showcasing him as a star whose time is now!
The single ‘This Is God’s Country’ is track number 9 on this epic album. Something haunting and magical defines YOUNG-2DA’s performance. He is so effortless, yet he manages to leave a lasting imprint on the mind and soul of a listener. After the track ends, you can’t help but push the rewind button to immerse yourself back into this compelling work of art.
The intro is cinematic, as if YOUNG-2DA is marinating you for what to expect, and indeed he is. He sets an arresting tone with that captivating hook that is guaranteed to stay in the mind long after the final notes fade away. With the tone sufficiently laid, YOUNG-2DA wears his heart on his sleeve, delving deep into his psyche with the memorable verses, seamlessly transitioning from one verse to the next, and still maintaining a strong presence all through.
The captivating, trap-fueled beat provides the ideal backdrop for his scene-stealing flows and bold vocal delivery. I don’t what YOUNG-2DA did to make the track’s chorus this haunting and unforgettable, but he did, and that is all that matters. The gist of the jam certainly rests on those memorable hooks that will continue haunting you long after the track is no more.
With heartfelt lyrics capturing growth despite stacked odds, living life to the fullest, and the simple nature of survival, “This Is God’s Country” perfectly encapsulates the essence of living.
Sink your teeth into this banger and share your thoughts on YOUNG-2DA’s polished delivery. If you love what has been offered here, you might want to consider adding the jam to your own playlist and recommending it to your friends.