Hardbody Jones – “Lariat”
Canadian artist/engineer/DJ Hardbody Jones knows what goes into quality tracks, and his latest effort “Lariat” applies the lessons he’s learned to form a silky-smooth, expertly-produced hip hop single.
The studio owner brings some production tricks with him, as “Lariat’s” font half is build on a seemingly straightforward sample (I’m sure it’s more complicated than that), before layering in some chops, snares and bass drum that get your head nodding and face scrunching. Lyrically, BODY is honest, earnest and reflective. He’s also frank and funny as fuck. Thoughts like “It’s hard to keep livid” are matched with “if my bitch got a weak fit, then I’m livid.” Personality is packed into each bar and soul swells in each beat of the rhyme. “Lariat” is the first track on Hardbody’s freshly released project I Guess I’ll Be Okay – take that for a spin if you’re digging what you’re hearing.
If you want to hear more from the Body, give him a listen on Spotify. While you’re there, check out our recently updated New and Emerging Hip Hop playlist, packed with exciting up and coming artists like Hardbody.
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This post was written by Matt Moretti