With heaps of bass and a confident presence 6am offers us his smoky new single ‘For The Better’. Hazy, slow, and impactful, the talented rapper is once again showcasing why he deserves every ounce of attention he’s getting.
Canadian rapper and artist 6am is based in Toronto and his crisp, neatly mixed sound is ready for all the radio play he’s going to get. With his latest single ‘For The Better’ 6am resorts to a minimal mix that’s rich with heavy elements that give the song a heft where you least expect.
For a song with a skeletal beat that revolves around a syncopated kick rhythm and rim shots for snares, ‘For The Better’ is heavy. Emotional weight is present in the song via the melancholic chord sequence and lethargic piano motif. The beastly sub bass is oppressive and domineering, and 6am’s rapping is rhythmic and nuanced, giving extra impact to his meaningful bars. The fluttering ad libs and string pads help make ‘For The Better’ a rather atmospheric single.
For an artist who’s been at it for more than a decade, having been fully committed to his craft since 2015, 6am is experienced and his honed skills are in apt display on this subdued and tear jerking summer single.