Ian Kibe’s “Anomoly (sped up)” wraps itself in a lo-fi haze, giving off a slightly haunted vibe that feels like a chill you can’t shake off. Dropped on DEATH TO PROCRASTINATION, this one-verse freestyle feels like what you’d hear in a low-ceiling basement, where the beat loops nonstop and every line stutter steps through the smoke-filled air. It’s got the vibe of a late-night session, where Kibe’s not overthinking the bars—just letting them spill out. Ian knows he’s different but isn’t too pressed to fit in. His melodic flow dances between rapping and singing, his voice revealing a chill demeanor but edged with a hint of something sharp.
The beat is built on eerie samples—a siren-like loop that rises and falls, echoing through a round bassline that bubbles low and slow, keeping things just a bit unsettled. There’s a glassy, spectral quality to his voice and flow that hits especially strong during the repeated questioning, “Why would you do that?” This Kenyan-born-Atlanta-based emcee keeps it minimal but meaningful on this short be sweet piece. Every word carries weight without needing a lot of flash. It’s like Ian Kibe is finding his way and making decisions on the fly but knowing exactly where he stands—he’s an anomaly, and he’s cool with that.
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