Del Shawn Armstrong’s ‘You’ is a Boom-Bap Love Letter Dripping in Cosmic Sou

Del Shawn Armstrong keeps an enigmatic profile online, but his latest single ‘You’ is all the identity he needs, with bars that boom just as boldly as the beats dragging hip-hop straight back to the boom-bap golden days. With plenty of soul and rhythmically salacious grooves woven throughout, Armstrong sets himself apart from typical lyrical waxers, refusing to play in anyone else’s league. Armstrong’s lyrical persona exudes sheer presence, confidently carrying his verses through experimental electronic textures. Those instrumental touches deliver hypnotic cosmic kaleidoscopes infused with urban innovation, pushing beyond typical hip-hop conventions without ever losing sight of the genre’s roots. The emotional narrative of ‘You’ cleverly refreshes the humble love song, draping it in stylistic swagger and rhythmic sincerity. Rather than succumbing to sentimental tropes, Armstrong delivers his affection through vivid wordplay and magnetic flows, crafting an impassioned earworm that demands repeat attention. With ‘You’, Armstrong proves he’s comfortably outside convention, using lyrical dexterity and cosmic-inspired production to carve out a soulful lane of his own. ‘You’ is now available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify. Review by Amelia Vandergast The post Del Shawn Armstrong’s ‘You’ is a Boom-Bap Love Letter Dripping in Cosmic Sou appeared first on A&R Factory.

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Del Shawn Armstrong keeps an enigmatic profile online, but his latest single ‘You’ is all the identity he needs, with bars that boom just as boldly as the beats dragging hip-hop straight back to the boom-bap golden days. With plenty of soul and rhythmically salacious grooves woven throughout, Armstrong sets himself apart from typical lyrical waxers, refusing to play in anyone else’s league. Armstrong’s lyrical persona exudes sheer presence, confidently carrying his verses through experimental electronic textures. Those instrumental touches deliver hypnotic cosmic kaleidoscopes infused with urban innovation, pushing beyond typical hip-hop conventions without ever losing sight of the genre’s roots. The emotional narrative of ‘You’ cleverly refreshes the humble love song, draping it in stylistic swagger and rhythmic sincerity. Rather than succumbing to sentimental tropes, Armstrong delivers his affection through vivid wordplay and magnetic flows, crafting an impassioned earworm that demands repeat attention. With ‘You’, Armstrong proves he’s comfortably outside convention, using lyrical dexterity and cosmic-inspired production to carve out a soulful lane of his own. ‘You’ is now available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify. Review by Amelia Vandergast

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