ILL LEM - 'X LAMES'
‘X LAMES’ by ILL LEM is out now and is available to stream on SoundCloud!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
ILL LEM is a rising artist who burst onto the streaming scene two years ago. Having always had a natural talent for music, ILL LEM honed his craft over the years to become the songwriter that he is today. Although he receives creative inspiration from a number of genres such as hip-hop, blues, gospel, rock and jazz, ILL LEM combines a variety of compositional elements to form his unique sound.
“Flavor has always been a primary resonance for my creative oats. I’m infatuated with moving the crowd, hyping my young ballers, and bringing mental peace to the troubled souls and spirits.”
To date, ILL LEM has six tracks in his SoundCloud discography: ‘AFTER ILL)’, ‘MENTALSTABILITY’, ‘HIGH COMMA COMMODITY’, ‘X LAMES’, ‘FAVOR ME’, and ‘PROGRESSIVE WALK’. With a growing number of followers and listeners, there is no denying the fact that ILL LEM is developing a dedicated following of loyal fans.
FEATURED RELEASE
‘X LAMES’ by ILL LEM, is out now and is available to stream on SoundCloud! The single lasts around five minutes and sits at 80bpm. The track commences with an eleven second introductory section that builds anticipation for the verse. ILL LEM’s vocal color is clean and stylistic; seamlessly synchronizing with the dark vibe of the instrumentation. The subtle layering of imitated vocal elements for the main hook adds a creative flare and depth to the overall sound without detracting from the lyrical prominence.
The ominous piano progression combines with the powerful sub-bass and rhythmic percussion to provide the perfect platform for the rap. A free-flowing backing vocal layer is systematically dropped into the mix at various stages, check out 2:10 to 2:20, delivering just the right amount of dynamic diversity to ensure that ‘X LAMES’ is engaging from start to finish. By the time this track draws to a close, you’ll find yourself caught up in the hypnotic flow, humming along with the catchy hook, and in need of hitting that repeat button for another listen.
From the well balanced production and memorable instrumentation, to the impressive vocal performance and authentic lyricism, fans of ILL LEM, as well as those who appreciate new music, will definitely want to hear this single. Make sure you follow ILL LEM on social media to keep up to date with upcoming releases and performances!
