Frank Deno - Kwanza Flow
Hip Hop/Rap, World
Louisiana, United States
Overall Impression: Launching into action with an explosive backing beat built from an unexpected but endlessly accessible sample, Frank Deno's "Kwanza Flow" hits hard from the first beat to the last line. Massive in feel and flawless in application, "Kwanza Flow" has Deno dropping bar after bar of powerful lyrical bombs over a tricked-out remix of "Carol of The Bells", blessing listeners with the sonic gift of his old-school but ever-relevant flow as he lays out a message of authenticity and talent in an age of ceaseless emulation.
Strongest Point(s): By far, the most impressive aspect of "Kwanza Flow" is Frank Deno's conviction and delivery. From the moment he begins til the very last bar, a sense of purpose and passion for the craft permeates each and every line - gripping listeners instantly and refusing to release them until Deno has said what he's set out to say. This driven delivery is granted extra gravity by the instrumental track itself, as the sample chosen intuitively brings an air of holiday-themed intensity to the table and expands on that impulse through cleverly manipulated electronic impacts - spurring the tracks energy levels through the roof.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of authenticity in Rap will find themselves transfixed by Frank Deno's intensity on the mic, while fans of Hip Hop production and energized holiday remixes will plug into the backing track instantly. "Kwanza Flow" manages to borrow from what's known to deliver something new and unique, opening up its appeal to those looking for familiarity as well as originality in the field, positioning itself to become favored by nearly anyone who listens in.
Artist target suggestions: Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Wu-Tang Clan, Rick Ross, Dave East, Snoop Dogg, Method Man, Redman, Gang Starr, T.I., Kendrick Lamar, OutKast, Pusha T, Travis Scott, 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla $ign, Nas, Anderson .Paak, 50 Cent, Young Thug
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.