On July 15, 2024, Eswatini-born, Johannesburg-based hip hop artist Whoisbabyesco released his latest single, “Ace of Spades.” Produced by 808Sallie and AriaTyX5, the track boasts raw and innovative soundscapes.
Upon my first listen, I detected elements of street or gangster rap, which I don’t particularly resonate with. However, Whoisbabyesco’s raw storytelling beautifully complements the deep bass lines and intricate synth patterns, a quality I greatly appreciate in the song.
Whoisbabyesco’s latest song “Ace of Spades,” conveys themes of power, dominance, and making a significant impact from just the title alone . Given the associations of the ace of spades with prestige and authority, the title of the song aligns perfectly with the lyrical content as the rapper is bold and assertive throughout the track. Lyrics like “I’’m not a rapper that’s cappin for views, tryna get rich as fuck and then fuck money Moche” and “Heard the reason the promoters don’t book you for shows is you tweak off the coke, boy stop playing with your nose” boldly address the competition and show the rapper’s dominance .
The rapper recently featured on the track “iSHUUU” by Dr.Peppa, Cash Khali, and uWang, which was released in May. Whoisbabyesco describes himself as a mysterious and lyrically proficient rapper who uses his music to tell raw and unfiltered stories about his life experiences. The mystery is encapsulated in the “who is” part of his name. To me, WhoisbabyEsco is an artist with an intent to make a strong statement through his music, which he has done impeccably on this one single.
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