The Weekly Coos

When it comes to the indie scene, there are vast arrays of artists to steer to and frankly, no real lousy direction, unlike the popular side where you get that poor new will.i.am and Britney Spears single. However, when it comes to Hip-Hop, the consistency runs high, more so than particular industry plants I’ve had the displeasure of listening to in Luh Tyler. But [prcy®], though modestly mirroring the virtuosity of his contemporaries, stays strong with sheer individualism and identity as he maneuvers through life and music with gripping flows and some poignant lyricism on his new album, RBXRR V (RBVRR) Presents: Act II — Continuance. Though that isn’t to say [prcy®] doesn’t have his missteps along the way, it’s that when you get down to it, there aren’t many who have a centralized focus that isn’t all about just bitches, getting racks, and a future that may not be set in stone – i.e. consistent popularity after the initial rise. [prcy®] does teeter in this direction at times, but it rarely feels wrought with simplicity when it comes down to whether it works within the confines of the stylistic center; however, as it comes to a close, you realize the potential for [prcy®]’s future and then some.

Structured and determined, RBXRR V (RBVRR) Presents: Act II — Continuance doesn’t mince around trying to be something it’s not, but some moments won’t compute with the rest as some of the apropos lyrics – though effective – can get tired and lose traction when you’ve listened to some fantastic reflection points from [prcy®]. He’s wearing his heart on his sleeve, so for someone as young as [prcy®] (16), it’s something of a revelation, especially when past younger rappers have been more narrowminded in their approach, like Lil Pump, who just kept himself focused on making the hits instead of finding authenticity within themselves. It was prevalent with the SoundCloud era, but the shift is happening – some artists still parallel the model, and it’s easy to look past it for those doing something new or relaying music with such maturity as we hear with [prcy®]. From constructing a catchy hook with “Fashoskii” or “Pop” to dropping the lyrical hammer with tracks like “All Black Suburban” and “Cheat Codes,” you can see him switch content but retain that same prowess to deliver emphatically, [prcy®] is here to make sure the listener understands he takes care of his craft.

A few moments don’t land with the consistency of others, leaving it feeling a little more bloated than expected. It isn’t egregious, but when you’re comparing tracks like “Cma,” “Props,” and “Do The Dash,” you get this sense the previous songs didn’t breathe enough or, in one case, “No Validation,” which doesn’t get the attention it does at first. But as the album loops and you give it more listens, “No Validation” is one of many fantastic highlights, and disappointed it comes in between some okay tracks. Now mind you, this isn’t something coming with tens of thousands in the budget, and for what you get, the quality remains high, so when you hear some great songs, you’re in more awe of the final product. It’s what leads you to have this feeling for his high potential. The synergy [prcy®] has with the beats elevates what minor missteps happen, are just something eventually thrown in the back, and [prcy®] comes forth viscerally. Much of it parallels the quality in production by [prcy®] and his co-producer Regii, where even the mildest moments are at least different than the previous. I’ve gotten the pleasure of talking to [prcy®], and his maturity and tenacity to excel shine through; it continues with many of his beats.

The fluidity between beats rings consistently on RBXRR V (RBVRR) Presents: Act II — Continuance, even when some of his beats don’t carry the inspiring complexities of songs like “2-Sided Story” (with the piano melodies) and “Moment of Reflection // Intrld” (with its atmospheric cadence). But as it rounds the bases, it’s a seamless listen filled with ups and downs, and the journey becomes worthwhile. I’m not here to let you get the negatives influence you to skip the weaker tracks, as they offer a glimpse of an ever-growing artist who is hungry and willing to go that extra mile and bypass the faux-pa trendy single and establish something that’s all his own. Sure, he takes a minor step back, but the writing isn’t wrought with yawn-inducing content. It’s fierce and heavy and ready to lay it on the line. As I’ve noted prior, [prcy®] is far from what his contemporaries – young rappers under the age of 21 – as when he goes trendy-like with “Do The Dash,” it isn’t draining or enough of a cause to eye-roll because even when it does so, there are things about it that work, like his flows, which is the driving force behind these songs. [prcy®] doesn’t have a set flow, but characteristics remain, like his crisp enunciations with the end rhymes, constructing emphasis toward meaning.

As I leave you with this – RBXRR V (RBVRR) Presents: Act II — Continuance is a continuation of greatness, and more so ambition to define himself as someone not construed by a need for sheer relevance at the cost of authenticity – give this album a spin because you’ll leave with something to reflect on and create anticipation for future releases. I enjoyed much of what I heard here, and I feel you will too. Additionally, it makes you now wary of someone ready to take strides the more he grows as an artist.