Day and Night. A usual linguistic tool to showcase the difference between two things. RVGGA legit speaks about the darkest topics over the most beautiful beats you could pick on a Hip Hop project.
“Only sixteen with a gun, took another life realizing it was no fun”
“I bet the fame ain’t nice, just another soul that was sold on price”
“Running in the dark trying to save my life”
“I was thinking about you day and night”
The introduction alone deals with themes of Murder, Sacrifice, Fear, Overcoming Your Shortfalls, and the Sorrow of missing a slain brother through gun violence. A roller coaster introduction. I needed a few listens to gage the feel of the introduction. The message conveyed by the artist. I mean that is something a Hip Hop student like me always appreciates. Even with Ziplock Zee I had to push the date forward because it just wasn’t Microwave Hip Hop.
“I couldn’t shake the feeling, the vibrations, for every season, you, my flavour. With no reason, I wanna see ya. A cup of coffee. I’m stargazing.” I really liked this. Something you can play for your girl if you don’t have the words to tell her how much she means to you.
“This one is for dead homies, looking at the days gone to waste.” We reminiscing here. “Back in 09’ in the morning was the brightest. 6am ngishaya ingadi, sgriza supervising.” Fire only there. There is nothing like a grandmother’s love. All of it is genuine and it keeps you rooted. This song makes think about how my life would have been so different without my grandmother. Growing up eMbali is tricky. You’re exposed to more temptation and dangers than growing up in the burbs. I’m sure RVGGA can attest to this. From dodging white beemers, dodging drugs and gun violence. Its lit. I personally wouldn’t change anything about my upbringing. It showed me the difference between Day and Night.
“Too many times I had to hide my words, its leaving me Blue Black and I can’t see. So many times, I feel I can’t breathe. Can you release me I need my freedom?” I took this as an audible mantra. Sometimes you have to release yourself from yourself. Talk to God for guidance and give yourself the opportunity to live. Love yourself.
God Speed