(PIMPSTEAD POETRY)

*NEW NARCOMIX INCOMING*

You already know what that means, and if you don’t, you’re about to find out today! This is a certain release by a certain MC who challenges himself to rap over an already established song and try his hand at the performance! He’s done plenty of artists already, and now he’s back to tackle who some would call ‘The Underground King’ himself, so let’s get to it!

Brand new single by MC Gustavo Louis, this time rapping over the beat by icon Roc Marciano and his beat ‘MELO’, and I’ll be honest, I had to quickly go back and hear the original before I could be objective in my comparisons.

So, if you haven’t heard the beat, it’s a super ‘mellow’ angelic track with a vocal harmony in the forefront, accompanied by some methodically paced bass strings and some light and subtle keys in the background!

Now, the important part. How does NARCO GO?

Well, in my opinion, he does well. I’d say the major difference between the two is that Roc has a more traditional and straightforward approach to his performance. He’s running in the middle and playing it in his trademark safe style. 

But Gustavo unleashes his more aggressive and free-flow style across this beat; his lively, unpredictable, and complex rhythm makes for a fantastic contrast to the skeletal instrumental!

If we’re talking just pure lyricism, I’d say he matches Roc bar for bar. He brings the same charismatic, brash/materialistic bars that paint a picture of luxury, street poetry, and drugs. Both men can pull this off incredibly well, and both have great flow, precise visuals, and pen game to match! 

Prior to hearing this, I would have been hesitant to see how Gustavo can match an artist of his calibre, but I should have known better. He’s been covering a variety of artists and doing them justice, and this is one of those times!

So, go ahead. Come with me to support another successful NARCOMIX and comment on this post: did he live up to the remix or nah? Tell me why! 

https://gustavolouis.bandcamp.com/track/pimpstead-poetry-narcomix