Throughout this brief yet remarkable release, “IMY,” by rapper and musician, 4mG LU, pristinely flawless production, and furious bars unite for a brilliantly juxtaposed, dynamic, inspiring core.
4mG LU mixes the classic weight of hip hop with a modern edge throughout this amazingly honest, hard-hitting new composition, with heavy vocals, exquisite production, and a distinct sense of identity.
“IMY” presents the vocal tone and performance style of 4mG LU in a distinctive way, with its simple style and composition following the easy contrast of a bass-strong beat and opposing wash of lighter synths.
With its lyrical and dynamic tone, the tune crosses genres by combining hip hop’s multi-layered color and optimism with a rap-style contemporary beat.
4mG LU says volumes about the artist’s confidence and drive. There’s also a strong sense of building expectation and weight as the music develops — the production pushes toward creative sound-play, which is refreshing.
The speech exudes confidence and modernity, but the clean-cut presentation is refreshing – as are the melodic progressions uniquely mix recognizable references.
4mG LU keeps things authentic while still riding the wave of this recognized and clearly contemporary sound — a balance that works well in today’s hip-hop world. Turn up the bass and have fun.
