Written By : Jess Lynn
Carson rap artist Jayson Cash is a true, one of a kind emcee. His gritty, hard-hitting bars complemented by his unapologetic bravado continue to shake up, heat up, and push forward west coast rap. As he drops his debut album, Read the Room, his demonstration of confidence, raw authenticity and pure talent undoubtedly allows him to take up space in this dog eat dog west coast rap scene. And, let the record reflect, he undeniably comes out as the top dog. His viral rap clips on the internet grabbed the attention of many true rap connoisseurs, in which led him to secure label deals, along with heavyweight collaborations and writing credit for a few hometown favorites. His impeccable pen game has given new life to the west coast sound, bringing us familiar cadences and a groovy flow that allows him to stand out on an all-star level. Throughout this debut project, Jayson Cash flows through each track effortlessly, touching several topics that LA natives can relate to, while also vividly demonstrating the lifestyle and perspective of a true LA Don that only a few can relate to, yet intrigues the likes of whoever gives this project a full listen.
Cash’s debut album, Read the Room, includes 15 tracks. Each with its own unique vibe that emulates his raw talent in a real way. These tracks toss out any doubt that you may have about the state of the LA rap sound, stamping him as a credible source to lead the west to back to glory. The vibe of this project helps to remind you of who you are, what you do and who you do it for. As he describes in tracks like the intro Stay True and Him featuring Dom Kennedy, Jayson Cash motivates and sharpens one’s perspective to weed out any distractions or setbacks, and how to boss up in your own way. He even slows it down with Priority featuring Blxst, elaborating on the complicated relationship between the men and women of today that many can resonate with, while making the effort to win back the one he cares for. He also turns it up with Top Down alongside Mustard, stamping him that much further as a west coast heavyweight. With the help of dynamic duo ThaEastieBoyz producing the entire project, Read the Room is a flawless body of work, from beginning to end, no skips. Jayson Cash truly knocks it out of the park with this debut. There’s no doubt that the project will be on major playlists locally and nationally. This is only the beginning and we’re so excited to watch how he continues to elevate and really take over in this game. Press play on Read the Room everywhere now on all streaming platforms.