The track, produced by Al Jieh of Drums & Ammo, flips the same Aphex Twin sample that Kanye employed on his recent album, while filtering the sample, making it feel as though the music is floating over the heavy drums – perfect when juxtaposed against DaVinci’s gruff flow and weighty subject matter. “Society blames the government for their problems – poverty, homelessness, gentrification, unemployment, drug abuse – yet, the government blames society for these same issues,” explains DaVinci when discussing the song’s inspiration.
We’re all familiar with the Kanye West original, and upcoming rapper DaVinci comes through with a quite brilliant take on the track. The description above is very fitting, as the sample is utilised in a darker, more atmospheric manner that adds real weight to DaVinci’s powerful lyricism, which in itself is hugely commendable as he blends together a social commentary with a biographical style to create a very captivating track.
Definitely one worth a listen, especially if you’re not familiar with DaVinci’s rhymes. The video is pretty simple and compliments the audio nicely, with gritty street imagery and a rough shooting style that works well with the feel of the track. Audio can be grabbed here.
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