‘Stay Down’ is a haunting piece of alternative hip hop with a readily experimental edge. The beatless anthem still churns and burns slowly with its dazzling flows and eerie vocal samples floating in the air.
Trill Soulutionary is a rap artist based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Positioning himself in a vanguard role in the advancement of the genre, it is easy to spot multiple areas in which Trill Soulutionary excels as a visionary. Perhaps an extension to the rich musical heritage of the late and massively underappreciated Ka, Trill Soulutionary is not afraid of putting all the attention on his delivery and on his words that he speaks confidently and with real intention. Under this light, we can view the minimal musical atmosphere that he crafts in a better light.
Trill Soulutionary’s musical atmospheres are built upon processed vocal chops that float in the breeze like trapped angels, at once elegant and ominous. Supporting them are minimal trap beats and an oppressive sub-bass part that shakes the ground beneath. These few elements are what supports the entirety of the musical backing track of ‘Stay Down’. The vocals are brooding and gently uttered. Dripping with charisma and exuding a confident presence that got me immediately hooked.
Trill Soulutionary’s ‘Stay Down’ is a unique release that introduces a gifted musician with an immensely distinct sound.