Citypop. Trap. And They Say The Marriage Was Beautiful. Citytrap EP By Kraftykid And J.Rovia Out Now

How the collab came about

Kraftykid and J.Rovia are to The Hilt what EarlWolf was to Odd Future, what Method Man & Redman was to Wu-Tang, what Headie One & RV was to OFB. A subset within a group, with their own sound.

The rapper-producer-songwriter Kraftykid produced and executive produced the EP to flex his metal fingers. J.Rovia assisted with introspective raps and melodies.

The two MCs happen to live together, so an EP was a no-brainer. Now you have a 3-pack! Early Christmas present, I guess.

Citytrap

As the title suggests, this song has elements of citypop as well as trap. The filters and percussion are citypop-esque, and the 808s speak for themselves. The melody in the beat is where the two genres meet in the middle. The lyrics talk about using the talents you were blessed with, and not letting them fade in place of a job you can’t stand. Get loose!

Croozin

No apostrophe for these daredevils! Reminiscent of a time when rappers used Z’s instead of S’s at the end of wordz.

“Keep the family close, lessons I had to learn from within”, J.Rovia raps as the homesickness kicks in. Absence makes the heart grow fonder as they say.

Kraftykid adds on, “I need plaques though. Make up for all the times I spat through these plaques though.” Yes, they’ve left home, so it better have been worth it! Let’s manifest a platinum plaque for each 10,000 hours logged!

Pip

Top Gun sample ftw!

Followed by J.Rovia with a message I can get behind, “Time wasted stick to the point and drive, better done than only said.” Don’t talk about it, be about it. Even if you’re scared, you have to chase your dreams or you’ll regret it later.

Kraftykid follows, “Even if I die I won’t even die. Left behind a legacy for each to try.” Sentiments echoed from one of his previous singles ‘i don’t even mind’ where he croons about his legacy being his music, not kids.

Artwork

I was inspired by Citypop artists like Hiroshi Nagai, and some 1984 album artwork like Magical and After 5 Clash! That blend of warm and cool colours makes me sleepy, in a good way. I wanted to make something similar, but challenge myself with 3D models. Challenge accepted.

Moral

“Now I want tunes I can show family”, Kraftykid raps. And true to word, the EP, clocking in at only 7 minutes has not a single swear word by either of the rappers. The interesting part is, this was all subconsciously done.

Check out the EP for yourself and let us know in the comments which track you were feeling the most.