For many, music is the lifeblood through which we can express our feelings, emotions, or ambitions. But Hip Hop music is more than that. Hip Hop is a way of life. For Jordan Rothman, rap music helped him find his way to becoming HKC. When he's on stage, HKC is a force to be reckoned with. The 18 year old artist from Lynbrook, New York has been doing music heavy for about 3 years.
HKC started out producing, and then he began rapping and singing hooks on his own instrumentals shortly after that. Earlier this month, he released a dope EP entitled "Art of War". The project is unique; he's telling his story through his own words, and he does it well.
The EP kicks off with Back Up ft. Grafic. The beat is off the heezy-- African drums and all; and HKC shows off his skills as a rapper. His lyrical content is tough yet honest. That authenticity is what will make his music connect with listeners On the track One Man Army, I like when he spits, "had the black 12s on, I was feeling myself." He also raps, "I ain't with that gang shit, b*tch you f*cking wit a one man army." His flow is upbeat, and the delivery hits the mark.
"I was never the stereotype. Never the norm, cuz I weathered the storm of emotions, got problems of various types."
Let It Rain feat. D.I.L.E.M.A, is the last song on the EP. On this track, although he throws in a cool reggae tribute to Damian Marley's Welcome to Jamrock, the track has a progressive r&b vibe. On the song, in addition showing off his vocals, HKC lets listeners in his head as he sings and spits about having a guilty conscience and feeling regret.
HKC is very talented, and definitely one to watch. Make sure you check him out on social and streaming platforms...
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