Boaz and is uncle weave through the streets of The ‘Burgh for his new video in support of his last mixtape, The Transition. Directed by Ian Wolfson.
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Boaz puts on for his city on the cover of this week’s edition of the Pittsburgh City Paper. Below is an excerpt, but the entire feature is available to read here. “I’m trusting [I’ll] get more recognition,” he says. “I’m trusting that it will inspire people to want to have me in their town performing live for them. I’m trusting that it will allow me to afford a means for my family. I’m hoping to have a lengthy career — […]
No need for passports guys. Rather than travel across the globe, we follow Boaz and Mac around the golf course for their new video. Fore! Off Boaz’s latest LP, The Transition.
Boaz made his rounds at Shade 45 over the last several days and spit his street tales on Statik Selektah and Tony Touch’s show respectively. Additional footage below.
Boaz is staying on the steady path with his new street album, The Transition. Check out the tracklist and download after the jump.
Wale, in this track, shows once again his ability to blend different genres. He doesn't limit himself to hip-hop, but enriches it with R&B nuances, creating a familiar sound. This fusion is not only an exercise in style, but serves to intensify the emotional impact of the song. And then there is his ability to rap. Wale is a master at playing with words, creating complex rhymes and modulating his voice to best express his emotions. In 'Blanco', his rap part is an explosion of words that intertwine with the melody, creating a hypnotic and relaxing effect. His ability to go from moments of pure energy to moments of deep introspection is what makes this track so engaging; it reminds me of when you would slow dance, hugging your woman.