"It's next level shit, not the one you want to meddle with/Let the metal spit, that's how we settle shit"
"Hate More" is an East Coast-inspired, southern street anthem. Its hardcore rap demeanor takes a stance against social injustice, specifically police brutality. The new single from Gully aka G-Fact$ is in the Tri-State style of "Boom Bap Trap." While modern rap fans are divided in their allegiance to or against trap - some celebrate it, some cringe - Gully really does stay true to boom bap while mixing in some southern influences. His music has more of a boom bap appeal than trap - although his hardcore street themes will appeal to both styles. Gully's intricate and intelligent lyrics, his delivery, and soul samples in some of his past songs are very influenced by East Coast hip-hop. "Hate More" is the current single from upcoming EP, Pardon Me While I Come Up. The EP is scheduled for a 3/21/16 release. "Hate More" is an aggressive, trap-influenced street anthem that is club-ready, especially for the South. The single sets the pace for a promising release next year.
The Norfolk, VA rapper was raised on the East Coast and is currently located in North Carolina. Gully is on a mission to stay positive about the struggles of street life. His lyrics are hardcore and serious. He hates the injustices against minorities he sees running rampant in communities. There is some humor in his wordplay, which lightens the mood a bit. This isn't purely hardcore trap but is more "trappy" than older music from The Gully Tape.
G-Fact$ new single tells an impressively descriptive story of the ghetto based on experience:
N***** die young so I'm living for the moment
Do you know what it takes?
Yeah I know what's at stake
Never fold, never break, never told to the jake
From the boulevard of broken dreams and crack habits (I'm from there)
Strong prey on the weak, n***** is that savage (damn)
Do you know what it takes?
Yeah I know what's at stake
Never fold, never break, never told to the jake
From the boulevard of broken dreams and crack habits (I'm from there)
Strong prey on the weak, n***** is that savage (damn)
Gully's authoritative vocals remind me of Pharoahe Monche - a little hardcore talking about the streets, and very conscious. Despite the obvious East Coast influences, Gully does mix southern beats into his songs. My ears also hear similarities to Lupe Fiasco on some of Gully's songs - a lyrical Midwest sound. I guess if you mixed a little Jeezy with a lot of Pharoahe Monche and Lupe Fiasco, you'd have Gully, albeit with his own unique sound. It's refreshingly different from many artists with southern influences.
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