Writer- Therapman
Smoke is a veteran rapper from Delhi who has been in the scene for about ten years now. From his humble beginnings at Spit Dope, where he used to battle rap and spit mind-numbing bars in cyphers, to being counted among the elite rappers of the city, he has come a long way. His impressive penmanship and ability to dive into different sub-genres of rap with great ease have made him one of the most versatile artists the city has ever seen. With great projects like ‘Baggage Claim’ and ‘He Raps Like This,’ he has firmly established himself in the scene and is on the path to greatness.
The New Single: "PCO"
Production and Initial Impact
"PCO," produced by Asura, is Smoke’s first single after the release of his critically acclaimed mixtape ‘He Raps Like This.’ The beat is rich with surprises and full of flair. Right from the beginning, the song is a bar fest. The trap beat starts with a vibey melody, and as the 808s and drums kick in, Smoke attacks the beat with a jaw-dropping flow. His bars reveal a hunger and drive that feel more intense than ever. Lines like ‘locked in hua kari dafa chaabi’ showcase his focus on his craft. As the song progresses and Smoke continues to change his flows and rhyme schemes, it becomes clear that this versatility comes effortlessly to him.
The Beat Switch
However, this is only half of the song. The other half brings more surprises. The subtle yet impactful beat switch in the middle of the song highlights Asura’s prowess in production. The track transforms to a darker vibe from the playful, mischievous one before, but the impact remains the same. One of the attractions of Smoke’s writing is his ability to draw parallels between different elements. As he starts rapping on the second beat after the switch, with lines like ‘when I walk up to the scene to yee saare bole king back king back king back,’ taking inspiration from Talha Anjum’s track ‘Studio Gangsters,’ he shows his influences unabashedly. Smoke remains relentless in the second part of the song, and it feels like his pen was on a roll while writing this one. He also displays humility as an artist with bars like “itna popular nhi aur itna aam bhi nhi.” Lines such as ‘ye swag tom hardy,’ ‘aag phooku jaise dracarys’ make this song a treat for hardcore hip-hop listeners.
The Rapper-Producer Duo: Smoke and Asura
Smoke and Asura have proven to be a formidable rapper-producer duo. With great hits like “Quotables” and “One & Only,” they have now added "PCO" to their impressive catalog. With smooth and trappy 808s, punching bars, and ever-changing beats and flows, "PCO" yet again proves Smoke’s status as a veteran of the game without him even trying hard to prove it.
Conclusion
If you are looking for crazy bars and punchlines in a rap song, give Smoke’s "PCO" a listen. Happy listening!
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