A vibe-y, precise hip-hop sound consumes throughout 4rm losses 2 leisures, a new EP from Dallas-based artist $ Mac. Recorded at Ztv studios with Wavy Bandz, the release was captured in one take. Bass-heavy traversals and moody keys lead riveting beats, while $ Mac’s confident delivery touts a suave introspection that enamors in its spontaneity and wordplay.
Described as thematically centering around “staying true to one’s self and being original,” 4rm losses 2 leisures stirs across its four tracks. The opening “Icewood” drives with enthralling momentum. “Ya’ll chase the fame, I’m chasing money and class,” $ Mac lets out, moving seamlessly into a soulful vocal sample and riveting conclusion.
“$>Fame” continues that sentiment in its title and overall flow — championing hustle and being self-made after coming up from nothing. The similarly compelling “Blockhot” melds twinkling keys and social commentary, with its “money in the lockbox,” hook inducing replays, especially. 4rm losses 2 leisures represents a thoroughly compelling hip-hop success from $ Mac.
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Hip-Hop.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
