The Single that Birthed a New Rap Jonah
Hip hop is one of the few music genres that tells a story in a unique fashion that makes it look like the listener was there in the singer’s life.
No, it isn’t just the sound that makes rap so popular. It is the message behind the lyrics—a medium of expression without boundaries.
Rap is the platform for storytelling, straight out of one’s heart. It is the unique rhyme scheme by which rap phenomenon like Biggie Smalls and 2pac defies the rules of gravity, conveying real-life experiences, preaching the gospel in ghetto style, and encouraging the resistance against the dark knights in the corridors of power.
Rap allows the connection of words in incomparable flow, the only music genre that does so with a breathtaking pace and creative masterpiece.
We will forever be grateful to this African-American invented genre, the most popular of its kind in the world of music.
…And here comes St. Geo, a brainchild of rap, an archbishop of lyricism, as evident in his rhymes.
True to his stage name and lyrics, you wouldn’t be wrong to say this is just another rebellious Jonah cast down from the bellies of heavens onto the Geo-graphical Nineveh that is America, to preach to his listeners elements of unity in diversity and the need to maintain a sense of community, even while on their respective individual paths. (There are some similarities between him and Nipsey Hussle). This much he has achieved through his first album “STEAM,” and with this new single “Surrounded By Angels,” St. Geo is all set to continue with his missionary assignment before the God lord will take him away.
A Review of the Single “Surrounded By Angels”
“Surrounded By Angels” is the latest single from St. Geo. Here, the rapper takes listeners on his lyrical train with commanding vocals rendition and a super attention-grabbing hook that even the most ardent rap critic would find difficult to resist.
Not every rap songs make the cut and quality, but this one does, and even takes it to another level. We dare say this latest single is a successful work of art with charming melodic conceptual congruity that tells a story from a first-person view. The lyrics on “Surrounded By Angels” are tough and the harmonies are the smoothest—you couldn’t have expected less or more.
The first thing you notice about the single “Surrounded By Angels” is the style and transitioning amidst a captivating atmosphere. St. Geo starts with a super connective opening hook that turns out to be dope, laying the foundation for what is to come thereafter. With wordings like “YOU are the god. YOU were destined for this. This is the moment YOU were born for. YOU cannot turn away now,” is such a compelling hook that any rap loving geek would want to pause and listen all through. The church-like theme sounds and dampened reverbs in the background of the hook put you into an atmosphere of expectations while conveying messagical solemnity.
Then with artistic ingenuity, the track transitioned into a series of impeccable rap bars giving the production a top-class, energizing and futuristic feel. While the song has a mellow tempo, the vibe that it delivers is cool.
We like the way St. Geo organized the entire production alongside a well-articulated pattern of tempo progression. And is there something about his vocal prowess? Of course, there is.
The way he flexes and harmonizes his vocals brings back memories of XXXtentacion. You can sense that vocal quality as the ad-libs and background nuances exudes his artistry wizardry, particularly on the lyrics.
The song is the type that fans would easily connect to. Thanks to its dark ambiance, “Surrounded By Angels” is a song that describes one’s quest and journey toward achieving success. Wordings like “No way you can stop me from what I’m chasing,” presupposes the artist’s commitment to achieving his God-given goals no matter the odds.
Lastly, this is one of the cleanest rap songs in my opinion. It is practically devoid of foul language like fuck, pussy, drugs, murder celebration and what have you that characterize the majority of the useless rap songs we have today.
What a Great work, St. Geo.
“Surrounded By Angels” is a work of artistic excellence wrapped up in modern rap themes to deliver a go-back-to-the-root message to a large base of listeners. Hip hop fans would certainly love this piece.
Link to the single:
https://soundcloud.com/stgeo/surrounded-by-angels
Other links:
https://www.instagram.com/_st.geo/?hl=en
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bgR6nq8TvNt2CyKcLvnhn