Parris Chariz) – “Only Master that I have was risen and ascended/That’s why I got my masters back, I do this independent…” After these struggles, dyl concludes that his time spent alone is best used for intimacy with the Creator.įAITH AND PATIENCE (ft. Dyl also makes it clear that he has previously battled isolation, admitting to the heightened mental health issues that resulted.
In the chorus performed by Ty Brasel, the Destined For Greatness artist states, “I just stay lowkey, I like life better discrete ” while dyl’s verse says, “…nowadays I be duct off with the scriptures.” Dyllie invokes more emotion on the song, opening up about his struggles with anxiety, and difficulty maintaining relationships. assemble to deliver a track addressing anxiety and the need to work at one’s own pace. Ty Brasel) – “Voices in my head, they won’t leave me…He still live inside me, I can’t play along…”Įmphasizing the power of privacy, Ty Brasel and nobigdyl. Mitchell is less optimistic, rapping about the loneliness and depression he felt while concentrating on his craft, the exploitation of labels, and the financial burdens he dealt with as a young artist, including the basic cost of living and his mother’s chemotherapy.ĭISCRETE (ft. Where dyl focuses more on the entertaining aspects of his journey to hip-hop. Mitchell’s verse brings a similarly reflective tone, focusing on his earliest experiences in music and the mental health struggles caused by illness emerging in his mother. Yet, there is also a fondness for the friendships of the past. Dyl reflects on the content of his early music with a new maturity, recognizing that his focus on “…money and bad material,” as well as amassing female attention, was foolhardy. “LOTTERY” contrasts the confident bars proceeding this track, focusing on dyl and Mitchell’s dreams of becoming rappers and where their journeys have brought them. Kaleb Mitchell) – “Woulda gave it all up just for this dream/Didn’t know God was listening” Phew is well-aware of the blessings he has received and his own motivations, rapping, “otta thank God for the folks that know me,” and “…the mission don’t change… ust like Pinky and Brain.” By remaining true to their roots in Christ, their tribes (pun intended), and their own artistry, 1K Phew, and nobigdyl. Meanwhile, collaborator 1K Phew uses his unique flow on a lengthy verse that declares victory for Phew’s circle. Dyllie’s verse contains shoutouts to indie tribe., further references to Tennessee, and a theological issue regarding Christian maturity and childlike faith.
to create a track that rejects inauthenticity while praising loyalty, childlike faith, and musical prowess. 1K Phew) – “Might be conceited, I give it to Jesus/He told me to drink from His chalice”įresh off their collaborations on “Bigger Than Me” and the Solar Powered tour, 1K Phew joins nobigdyl. With this outro, Drake matches the tone of “CATCH UP” by emphasizing the power of creation, independence, and integrity, stating, “…everybody’s within the rules/verybody’s doing their thing, all we are is proud and passionate.”įIELDHOUSE FREESTYLE (ft. The outro also uses vocals from Billboard artist of the decade, Drake. Dyl emphasizes his sheer talent with bars like, “…I just switched up the flow but I didn’t mess up,” “I don’t mean to stress ya, but you know that I’m the next up,” and “Had to flee the scene, I left the beat off in a stretcher.” Each line radiates confidence, in his own artistry, in his marriage, and in the indie tribe.
This concept, as well as a focus on identity, divine inspiration, and independence, are at the forefront of LOWERCASE TAPE, coming together to remind the listener, and perhaps dyl., who he really is.ĬATCH UP – “Ay, got so many hits they think I’m juicin’ (Juicin’)/Yes, they say I’m a problem, call up Houston…”įollowing DJ Mykael V’s call to remain true to himself, nobigdyl. Nonetheless, it is never weighed down by the features, instead, focusing on the “…feeling of having fun” that DJ Mykael V emphasizes on the introductory track, “RAFIKI INTRO.”
Touted by Dyllie as a mixtape rather than EP or album (more on the distinction here ), the project assembles a proverbial “who’s who” of artists. Still, nothing could compare to the release of LOWERCASE TAPE. Releasing singles such as “EMCEE HAMMER,” “Fragile,” and “Energy,” as well as collaborating with fellow Christian rap artists 1K Phew, Canon, Jon Keith, and Steven Malcolm throughout 2019 has kept the former Capitol CMG artist busy. promoted the follow-up to his 2018 album, SOLAR.
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