Written By : Garfield
In an era where we move further away from poetries influence on hip-hop, LA based artist Nick Freeze proves that rap still has a place for mindful lyricism. With a style much more prevalent in the 90s-2000s, when you could hear jazz rap on mainstream radio, Freeze’s newest single Space from his March project Everything Freezes encapsulates rap from a different time. While being able to display a wide amount of range on the album as a whole — Space dives into a more intimate, yet uptempo style.
This sort of rhythmic club sound is actually a rare sight in today’s indie hip-hop landscape. While it may be popular on the radio, it’s hard to attempt when your music does not have that level of reach. If Nick Freeze ever does take hold of sound waves in the masses, Space proves he’s radio-ready. It’s the kind of fun, melodic groove that gets you dancing without realizing it.
Artist such as Nick Freeze should be lauded strictly on the fact that he carries on traditions of music from the era he was raised. If you grew up listening to 112 and Tony! Toni! Toné!, you’ll hear the influence within this track. At the end of the day, old school or new school isn’t what matters. It’s authenticity. That and the ability to deliver it in a digestible (talented) way. Space hits the mark on both those elements, classifying it as a certified bop.
Check out Nick Freeze’s new single Space from the new project Everything Freezes on Spotify.