Atlanta rapper KEL, has made a splashy return to the music scene after a seven year hiatus with the release of “RAIN.” This genre blending single features KEL at his dynamic best, his artistry and flair for infectious rhythms wrapped in a package of skilled lyricism. From the first bars, “RAIN” hits you with its hypnotic bassline and, crisp and punchy percussion. KEL rides the compelling boom bump groove with a smooth, confident flow, pulling you in. He has an easy charismatic rap style that almost makes it look easy to do the most complex lyrical acrobatics.
The track is lyrically about themes of personal growth and surviving life’s difficulties. KEL is able to bring a compelling storytelling ability and vividly paint the scenes of overcoming adversity and finding inner strength, like ‘rain’ to a drought. Where the writing really stands out is in the deft balance between introspection and motivational anthemics.” “With ‘RAIN,’ KEL really shines in the way he’s able to seamlessly meld disparate styles into an organic whole.” He can go from spitting a twisted acrobatic rapid fire flow that’s littered with double entendres one moment and then they are a soaring literal melody crooning hook with a soul and passion the next. It’s an impressive showcase of versatility that never felt disjointed or forced.
The production quality is of great quality as KEL’s talented engineer Glyphic also adds their talents. The hard hitting kick drums to the atmospheric synths that simmer underneath all have that crispness every element can shine. And it’s mixed in such a way that it feels dynamic and organic, not too polished.After listening to “RAIN” it becomes obvious that KEL’s return is more of a reinvention than a comeback. This is an artist who has been given a chance to re emerge with a higher level of skill and purpose behind every bar. KEL has himself well and truly set up for a stellar opening salvo that has me incredibly excited to see what other tricks KEL has up their sleeve forward.
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