YaBoi_R lays out his opening volley, it's a calculated and confident first move, a song that is so much as stepping into his cinematic universe, on "ART OF WAR." Serving as the opening to his first EP, this song is a statement of purpose, clarity, and focus, qualities that resonate throughout its runtime.
"ART OF WAR" is clear and focused from the start. Its tempo is steady, so tension can build without rushing, the whole informed by a sense of deliberately planned space. Every bar and beat has been placed within some grander story. This is narrative-focused rap at its finest, focused, intentional, and immersive.
One of the standout features of this record is that it sounds a bit like a film score. The song production gives intensity room to breathe and sucks listeners deep into its atmosphere. Production from Hizkias Amha supplies the soundscape that fully supports YaBoi_R, as it makes for a potent backdrop to accentuate the somber nature of this message, along with the menacing tone of delivery.
"ART OF WAR" retains its gravitas. YaBoi_R is building something that calls out for attention. The song shows off his knack for combining storytelling and impact, indicating that this is an artist who knows the force one can bring to bear in music by knowing when to exercise restraint, focus, and narrative cohesion.