So 2014 is here ladies and gents and that means gyms will be packed until Mid February, niggas made New Year Resolutions they know they couldn't keep, and no more "Control" responses.....Thank you Based God
Today blog is about a breathe of fresh air in the music world, something different, someone sticking to their roots and their culture.
That would be Troy Ave
I am not here to force music onto people but I believe Troy Ave is the new face of New York City and East Coast rap. I personally became a Troy Ave fan after listening to BIMB3 (Bricks In My Backpack 3) and since then, its been nothing but dope music.
Question to my audience:
Does Troy Ave deserve to be apart of the Freshman Cover or will he be overshadowed by the Southern and West Coast upcoming artist?
Even better question
Does the general public care for an East Coast artist that sounds like an East Coast artist?
Sure the East Coast has artist such as French and A$AP Rocky but they do not sound like they're from New York. Sure the average rap fans are loyal to Jay Z and Fabolous but would they care to hear lyrics and hooks from someone other than them?
Troy has been putting in lots of work over the years and has been building his resume. From having features with well respected MC's such as Fabolous, Pusha T, Styles P, and Prodigy. Troy has even worked up the ranks and has a mixtape hosted by Mr. Thanksgiving himself DJ Drama. Let's not forget he's an indie artist with an Adidas deal
So I ask the same questions....
Does he deserve to apart of the Freshman Cover this year?
and Does the general public care for an East Coast artist and sounds like an East Coast artist?
I personally say yes to both questions, all long as the music is good, region shouldn't matter. But let's not forget there's always politics even in rap.
Check out the Troy Ave mixtape catalog http://www.datpiff.com/mixtapes-search.php?criteria=troy+ave&x=0&y=0
Check out and support his album "New York City" https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/new-york-city/id736930643
Troy Ave "Hot Out"
Troy Ave "Cigar Smoke"
Written by Rell Mac (@Rell_Mac)
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