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Tireek Shines On New Two-Track Project “BYE BYE / BALBOA”
Brooklyn, New York rapper Tireek flaunts a dynamic flow with vulnerable and honest lyrics, examining relationships, personal struggles and inspiring those going through hard times. The rising rapper has been making noise on the underground hip-hop scene over the last few years and has already accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify alone as an independent artist, and he looks set to add further to this tally with new release “BYE BYE / BALBOA”.
The two-pack is led by main single “BALBOA”, a laidback track that captures Tireek’s smooth cadence and notable lyrical abilities. The track is accompanied by an equally impressive music video directed by Adrian Dennis. “BYE BYE” also impresses with its infectious hook about saying goodbye to the past and looking ahead to the future, and it’s clear from both tracks that Tireek is a special talent and someone to watch out for.
Speaking further on the new release, Tireek says, “I wrote and recorded these tracks after a long period of writer’s block. No matter how hard I tried, the words just wouldn’t come to me. So, I took a step back from music and started living life, and through gaining new experiences, I was able to write ‘BYE BYE’ and ‘BALBOA’, which I recorded right at home. I’m at a point in my life where I feel like I can conquer anything in front of me. Both of these singles are me saying goodbye to the past and welcoming/focusing on a bright future.” “BYE BYE / BALBOA” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://album.link/i/1620651400.
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A song written during months of recovery from spinal surgery might be expected to sound a little heavy. jon scott’s “YOU ARE SO REAL” takes a different route.
The single came together while scott was bedbound and working through rehabilitation. It reflects the support he received from family, friends and others who reached out, as well as the happiness of returning to creative work. Yet the finished track is not weighed down by that story. It sounds like someone who has found a reason to put the kettle on, turn up the music and enjoy the day.
The retro-inspired production gives it a relaxed, classic feel, while the vocals keep things upbeat and joyful. The chorus is direct, and the instrumental section lets the song settle into its own rhythm.
That contrast is what makes the track interesting. The circumstances behind it are serious, but the song itself is about what makes life worth celebrating. It is not trying to turn recovery into a dramatic musical statement. Instead, it takes the support that helped scott through and gives it a joyous soundtrack.
“YOU ARE SO REAL” is a song about feeling better, but it gets there through a good mood rather than a heavy explanation. That is a refreshing way to approach a subject that could easily have gone in another direction. Have a listen for yourself below, courtesy of Now Listen.
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