Our weekly segment The Weekly Eight returns with the latest single from Vancouver-based recording artist, Kresnt.
The Nani Beats-produced “Diamonds Forever,” is the first single off Kresnt’s forthcoming album debut, Rumi’s Reflection, which will showcase his versatility as a musical artist as he speaks on his personal life.
The song has already reached the Top 25 on the album charts for Canadian hip-hop on iTunes with no signs of slowing down.
“Diamonds Forever,” features Toronto-based 808s and trap sounds; yet Kresnt’s subject matter will require a second listen. Known for his lyrics, the young Moon God who praises Eminem as the GOAT, takes the listener into a lyrical journey where he breaks down the obsession of an artist’s image in the clout culture:
“Oh my god they say they gone judge off appearance
So I rock the gear straight from the clearance
So when they say ‘damn, that this kid hot’
But the whole fit came straight from the thrift shop”
This song is more than just a hip-hop social mirror as the replay value is in Kresnt’s melody mixed in with his rapping.
Kresnt (Photo: Supplied)
Kresnt’s goal of becoming a pioneer in West Coast hip-hop is coming to fruition as he continues to stay true to his unique sound which is melodic music featuring punchline bars that you would normally find on a Kendrick Lamar album.
Kresnt’s last single with electro-pop group Dirty Radio amassed over 120K views since its early year release.
SELECTION DETAILS
- Artist/Group: Vancouver-based recording artist and songwriter, Kresnt, representing The Lunar Cycle.
- Submission: The new single, “Diamonds Forever,” produced by Vancouver’s own Nani Beats, and the klead single off Kresnt’s forthcoming album debut, Rumi’s Reflection.
- Streaming Links: You can find the single on various digital streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, and TIDAL.
- Social Media: You can follow @TheLunarCycle on Instagram, and follow @KresntMusic on Twitter.
Check out “Diamonds Forever” below.
KRESNT- DIAMONDS FOREVER
THE WEEKLY EIGHT INFO
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A summary of this week’s selections:
- Kresnt previews album debut with Nani Beats-produced “Diamonds Forever”
- New BFR artist J Neat releases the “Rain Drop” video
- CultRap: Deniro Farrar is “Stuck For The Bag” in Amelia-directed video
- Squidiculous: SahBabii celebrated his birthday with the 3P EP
- Quake Matthews & Snak The Ripper collaborate on “Way Up”
- no long talk: Baka Not Nice drops 3-track project featuring Juicy J & Giggs
- Jazzy: UFO Fev hits Power 106 to promote Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth
- Cuzzi Relax: Jazz Cartier drops new visuals in support of Fleurever (Deluxe)
