Pretty Pape$
"Don’t be scared. Everything will be ok as long as you keep going. Do not fear your brilliance. Do not be afraid of hard work."
- Pretty Pape$
Connection both physically and emotionally with someone is rather something challenging to find in our fast-paced lifestyles that most of us live through this day and age. It is something so rare that once you find it, you better do your best to hold unto and make sure you don't lose it and this is exactly is what is spoken on this next track. Filipino-American Hip-hop Artist Pretty Pape$ speaks on finding that rare and authentic connection with someone special on his latest track, titled "Read My Mind" in collaboration with Los Angeles native Zzay.
"You read my mind, don't switch your vibe thou" the hook brought about by Zzay establishing just how much of a connection the person being spoken to has with the artist. The rap verses from Pretty Pape$ which introduces the song, and compliment the catchy hook from Zzay bring about playful lyrics with some references to pop icons in the line "We could build something like B and Jay-Z", reflecting good vibes that come with the playful and danceable nature of this song. "Read My Mind" is a groovy blend of R&B/Soul vocals with Hip-Hop fused Rap verses that bring a groovy track about a powerful connection with someone special.
The track is produced by Los.wav, who produces other tracks on the album where "Read My Mind" is taken from, Romance Mike. It's a beautiful blend of synthesizers, claps, and drums which bring a disco feeling to the track, perfect for the dance floor. It's a production that is reminiscent of tracks coming from artists the likes of Goldlink, Mick Jenkins, and Smino which lends a feel-good sense on most of their tracks.
Pretty Pape$ is someone who has been in the industry for nearly 8 years while being a solo act for 4 years. He has performed in events like BET awards, Power 106, and also performing in the staples center in the US. His track "BOOMIN" gained 30 million views gaining support from UFC, NBA, and NFL, he has been shared on blogs like HiphopDX, MyxGlobal, Earmilk, and other notable media platforms.
Filipino artists are steadily rising through the ranks of Hip-Hop, and Pretty Pape$ surely is one to watch in the coming years with the pace he's been in. He brings a blend of traditional Hip-Hop mixed in with elements from other genres like R&B and funk music. Make sure to watch for upcoming releases and listen to the project Romance Mike which the song "Read My Mind" is part of!
About The Author
Trevor has an innate ability to truly relate to a piece of music and gain an empathic understanding of an artist's psyche. As a writer, this has allowed him to give readers a wonderful insight into various artists across many genres. Trevor Sederiosa, also known as TREV, wears many hats — he's a rapper, songwriter, and publicist among many titles. At 19 years old, he is an individual to watch in the music realm.
