With his single “8pm in Split” ATL emcee Brandonrxse dives right into the heart of things with a one-take freestyle that doesn’t hold back, making sure his easily seen talent and sincerity stand out. Anchored by a stripped-down yet deeply moving melody, he lays bare his unfiltered takes on life with a powerful delivery that never lets up.
Brandon‘s stream-of-consciousness flow definitely gels with the warm horns and strings of the minimalist arrangement, nixing the usual drum-driven track for a soul-touching effect right off the bat. With a clear and impassioned flow, the young and hungry rhyme-spitter paints vivid images of his experiences – traveling across time zones, indulging in the luxuries and excesses of success, not taking genuine love for granted, and more.
Towards it’s closing lines, the song takes a poignant turn as Brandon mourns a past love, acknowledging the impact she’s had on his life. He confesses regret with the lines “I was in Paris when I got the news/ And at first I’m just confused/ Then it hit me, she’s a person that I thought I’d never lose/ So incredible/ The type to make a better you/ The type that walk in any room and make it better…” but tempers that heartache with an air of acceptance.
Closing on an introspective note, “8pm in Split” delivers on its promise of a poetic and contemplative freestyle. Brandonrxse‘s impassioned voice and precise flow capture the weight of his thoughts, while the production enhances the impact of his introspective lyrics. With themes of love, loss, success, and personal growth, this song delivers an absorbing “let me get some things off my chest” freestyle piece.
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