The subtly pejorative term is likely to send a shiver down the spine of those fans (and artists) who adhere to the teachings of the founding fathers of hip-hop, including the aforementioned Atlanta emcees as well as Strange Music’s own, Rittz.Įven as a Gwinnett County native, surrounded by triplet flows and trap beats, Rittz has stayed true to the fundamentals of hip-hop, but his Atlanta roots have offered him a unique perspective on the new era of “mumble rap” and one he shares on his latest effort, “Down For Mine.” The home of some of the most influential artists hip-hop (Outkast, Ludacris, T.I.), Atlanta’s new generation is again at the forefront of rap, but they are taking it in a different direction with what has been dubbed, “Mumble rap.” As the art from grows and evolves, old trends and styles die, making way for new sounds, new voices, and new approaches.Įvolution is necessary for survival, but despite the consistent change, a rare constant seems to be where these new sounds originate. Hip-hop is a dynamic, ever changing force. Rittz Talks Origins of Mumble Rap, Authenticity, & ‘Down For Mine’
It’s a great glimpse into the album, and if you haven’t purchased it yet, what are you waiting for? Check the interview below and don’t sleep on this LP!
The Strange Music Blogs took some time to interview him about the album, got his thoughts on mumble rap, keeping his music authentic, and specifically about the track “Down For Mine” This past Friday, September 29th, Strange Music’s own Rittz released his appropriately titled Last Call to the world via all physical and digital media outlets.