Atlanta-based rapper, Scotty ATL's had a tremendously rough season. Over the last year, the rapper's endured the loss of nine loved ones, including the tragic passing of a close friend, Bankroll Fresh. Despite his losses, Scotty ATL dropped his latest album just a few days ago, and the finished product is pure magnum opus.
“It feels wonderful to get this project out of my body, mind, and spirit,” Scotty explained in an interview with XXL, “I had to overcome a lot just to get it out. With this particular project, I wanted for people to see my growth as an artist and as a lyricist.”
There's an unmistakable feeling of pain and despair, but that feeling loses its weight at the amount of inspiration and positivity Scotty somehow stirs within each verse and hook. Vivid narration as well as a rigorous work ethic have always been a constant for Scotty, but his latest album takes it to a whole new level:
“The greatest rappers tell their life stories. That's why I'm doing. I'm giving people my real life, the good, the bad, and the ugly. I focus on lyrics, focus on content and subject manner. I'm branding myself as a lyricist from ATL, like a TI or an Outkast, who can give some game on a track. I talk about both sides of the streets, meaning sometimes people can only glorify the streets, but not warn about the dangers. I live that freestyle but I'd also advise you to save money. If you're risking your life every day, make it count.”
Daily Bread consists of eleven tracks, all of which intricately-woven with such passionate lyricism and sung through the lips of a master storyteller. The record comes with featured appearances, including Jaydot Rain on “So High”, and Ty Dolla $ign on “Bye Bye”.
It's amazing how someone can channel his internal pain into an outward expression of encouragement—that's pure artistry at its finest. Be sure to check it out on iTunes.
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By Jods Arboleda for RAPStation.com
