The UK rapper showcases skill on a killer hip-hop vibe in a follow up to his recent viral music.
Jim Legxacy is leaving everyone behind in a trail of dust thanks to his growing radius of listeners. It’s refreshing to hear a rapper spit such a spectrum of well-rehearsed verses; this, plus a fire track, is a cause for celebration.
His new release, Stick, taken from his upcoming EP, ‘black british music’, was first previewed last month on PlaqueBoyMax’s livestream to acclaim.
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Reception has been largely positive, with a fan following that is rapidly growing globally, as the multi-disciplinarian covers a sound that is missing from UK hip-hop. We give the lowdown on everything you need to know about this astonishing new work.
Fan Reaction
There’s been a stark and principled response to the talents of the vocalist already. Now, with a new tune out, the reaction has been positive. One listener said, “This is hitting the Spotify Wrapped, while another made her excitement for the forthcoming EP known: “This is incredible, such a beautiful song as well! Really looking forward to the project now!”
On Instagram, one commenter simply exclaimed, “BANGAAAAAAA,” and even Wingstop chimed in with a collection of fire emojis to drive home how loved the new single is.
What ‘Stick’ Sounds Like
Woven within a coarse screenplay, it’s performed like a disjointed memory. After a visceral overture plays, an enigmatic brace of full-on artistry is unleashed. Featuring a fluidly talented broth of jittering bars, the UK rapper reimagines flow in this highly infectious track. Exploring themes of personal turmoil, it stretches into layers of vivid stories, encapsulating the nature of Black British identity.
Emotionally charged, Legxacy uses the rain as a metaphor during the chorus, highlighting elements of pain and adversity: “Ever since the rain came…”…“‘Cause my boat can’t take on more water / So I’m gonna sink,” Later, he paints a picture of hardship using vivid accounts of past events, and the characters who’s paths he’s crossed. This is executed in such a graceful and especial way, that it can almost be overlooked thanks to its spectacular presentation: “Saw this when I was a jit, I got evicted and shit / I was around where the thugs out, givin’ drugs out for the veins.”
Not only this, but the lyricist delves into areas of emotional toxicity within relationships, something many can relate to, “I’m on the phone with a bad one / I don’t need her, but I need her / Rain came, I had to leave her.”
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The vocal pageantry of the rising starlet is a choice that pays off. Brooding a chic-aural delivery, it’s blended into a careful use of one’s voice with an eclectic formula. It’s sonically poignant against a backdrop of rhythmic boom (produced by the artist himself), wildly intersecting with serrated ad libs, like its outro, before the single’s antics conclude.
Verdict
There’s a library of solid sound on this absolute vibe of a song. It’s a vernacular masterpiece; it’s also a musical case study in how to use auto-tune effectively without it seizing large swaths of song. My only criticism is its short duration: clocking in at two minutes long, it builds up a flawless atmosphere (one missing from the hip-hop scene), before swiftly being cut off by a blunt coda. We want to hear more.
There’s a distinct influence of Tracy Chapman that flows through the bridge and verses. Lyrically, it’s tastefully glitchy yet somber and introspective.
Filled with a thrilling penmanship and a roaring delivery of music, this guy is going places, and there is no way he can be ignored. It’s a magnificent tune that won’t stay down thanks to its crunchy audio.
Where to Stream and Watch the Video
The visuals, directed by Rohan Dil, are available to watch on YouTube, while the single can be streamed on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Music.
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