I’m still not completely sure what constitutes as “disco rap,” the subgenre Kay.Swiz’s “Symphony” was stated to fall under. From what I’ve heard, it takes funky melodies, electric production, boombap-esque lyricism and a mix between conscious rap and party rap. In other words, it’s right up my alley in terms of things I’d want to talk about. It kind of reminds me of a mix between KAYTRANADA and Dilla in terms of production and alternative rhymes when it comes to the bars. On “Symphony,” Kay sets out to give listeners a “new wave in hip-hop [and] pop,” which is what’s done here. The lyrics are top-tier, as they make you want to bob your head–as well as just absorb the lyrical exercises that take place throughout the song. It’s so laidback, but also high-energy, lyrically sound while also being vibe-heavy and full of fire lyrics while also giving listeners some food for thought. All in all, it’s a song that you should definitely give a listen to. If you’re intrigued by the concept(s) I’ve spoken about above, check out the song above and support dope music in all its forms.
