Towkio is a hip hop artist that is currently posting on SoundCloud, which is honestly a pretty good way to get noticed for the "Emerging Artists" chart. Whether one of them will ever emerge on the Top 40 is another question entirely, but as is I'm happy to see such a diverse range of artists coming through this medium. So let's look at this one.
Towkio works with a lot of different producers to showcase his vocal talents, and it's true that he possesses a lot of it. He has a very laidback style to his work, but also forceful. And everything I've heard from him just kicks all the way through. He seems to be able to pick just the right producers to complement the mood he's trying to convey.
Here, the production sort of takes a backseat to his vocal talents, but it still exists in the background. It serves as a calming counteraction to his harsh, spitting vocals and lyrics.
Fuck their friends, fuck their car, fuck your brand, fuck your blog
Hey, wait a minute.
Fuck your blog
Well... fuck you too, buddy! God, and I thought I would like you.
Despite his blog-hating tendencies, I still think this guy is talented. I hope to hear more from him!
Hot 100 Success:
Will he have it?
Despite his talent (or maybe because of it), I don't think that Towkio has much of a chance of cracking the top 40. He's got that flavour of rapper that just doesn't seem to get as popular as the ones we cherish.
Should he have it?
Absolutely. A dynamic performer working with dynamic producers? Count me in all the way!
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