Finally, A D.C. Rapper Embodies Real Hip-Hop, Not Muddled Gibberish /
Since its beginning, Toast2that.COM has received countless press kits from aspiring rappers looking to get exposure. We consider them all-- however, rarely are we impressed. This morning I received an e-mail about a “bubbling under” artist hailing from Washington, D.C. I was so impressed by this kid that I immediately e-mailed his catalogue to my fellow editors. After 20 minutes of blasting rapper, Rahiem Supreme in my car, I began getting back to back e-mails—everyone wanted to know who Rahiem Supreme was and more importantly, where did he come from?
Supreme has solidified his presence in the D.C. rap game by, in many ways, mimicking the artistry of 90s hip-hop greats like Gangstarr, Mobb Deep, Nas … To say the least, his music is listenable—the type of hip-hop that you can play when you’re writing a paper or cleaning the house. But there is more to Supreme—lyrically, he’s not groundbreaking, but the way in which he delivers each bar can quite possibly raise the hair on the back of one’s neck. We’ve moved beyond the era of rappers “making love” to the bass line and into a period of mangled rhymes and heard-it-all-before punch lines. But every now and then, a rose sprouts from the concrete—a diamond is found hiding in the rough …
Wait, did this freestyle "pow-wow" just last for 8 minutes? How many amateurs can do that?
Yes This dude makes music i can listen too, I have sons , 15 and 14 years old . And Finnaly we dont have to fight over what station we are listening to. I'm From NY , lived in DC for a while and I must say , feels soo Good to hear something Proper coming from this area.
ReplyDeleteI am definitely feeling the new vibe of this new Artist Rahiem Supreme.. Brillant! The Band also has a very laid back vibe. I like to see more of them in the clubs here in the DC Area and Statewide. I respect their style and their talents. Somebody submit this Article to Washington Post or BET Networks. This is a talented brother and his band that should not be overlook. Bring them out now!!!
ReplyDeleteI am a very close friend of rahiem and i must say, he has matured tremendously as far as lyricism goes. He knows im his number 1 fan, and i love the whole hip hop movement. Im just glad to see that people are showing him the love he deserves!!!! Not many artists come to the table with originality, finesse, and creativity like he does!
ReplyDeleteI am loving the comments about this brother. He seems to have a very positive impact with friends and also in the Howard U community as well as Philly, NYC and the DMV. He definitely has his own style and a very good vibe. Good Luck Supreme and I hope someone makes an offer to get you signed because by this summer, there will be a lot of offers coming at you. Don't sign until you are offered your 1st million. You are worth it brother..
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