Lil1Finesse - 30 for 30
Hip Hop, Rap
Illinois, U.S.
Overall Impression: With its assured vocal performance, cutting lyrics, and infectious sense of groove, “30 for 30” isn't just a track — it’s a character study. It paints artist Lil1Finesse (Iesha Lashaé Collinsas) as a sharp-tongued matriarch of her own empire, one who doesn’t beg for space in the hip-hop arena but claims it, carves it out, and decorates it in MCM and ice. Her identity is both aesthetic and existential: she raps to live, but she lives to shine. There's an unspoken philosophy embedded in every bar — that survival can be beautiful, and that beauty can be brutal. It's a track that pulses with confidence, edge, and unfiltered femininity — all wrapped in tight lyrical craftsmanship and unapologetic performance. The beat might ride low, but the energy rides high, and Iesha's vocal swagger is the engine pulling it forward. In a landscape crowded with imitation, she stands as the original print, not a photocopy.
Strongest Point(s): Iesha’s vocal presence is magnetic — not loud for the sake of loud, but potent in a way that instantly draws you in. There’s a fluidity to her flow; it doesn’t fight the beat, it becomes the beat. Her phrasing feels instinctual — the way she stretches and snaps syllables keeps the listener anchored in the tracks groove throughout. It’s that “effortless mastery” that only comes from someone who really knows the rhythm, both internal and external. Her performance is textured with confidence; she’s not just rapping at the listener — she’s conversing, commanding, controlling. Whether she’s drawing out a line with stretched cadence (“Pop my shit like yessirrrrr”) or spitting machine-gun bars with pinpoint precision, Iesha doesn’t miss. It’s the auditory equivalent of going 30 for 30 — flawless shots, no wasted motion. The lyrics in “30 for 30” are pure attitude — a mix of ice-cold punchlines, street-honed survival, and femme-fatale finesse. There’s bite and brilliance here and juxtaposition is used to great effect, often riding the fine line between luxury and rawness. Iesha doesn’t run from contradictions; she wields them. Whether she’s finessing broke men, scamming with style, or making clear there’s “no hoe in her blood,” her lines are full of diamond-hard quotables that reflect her reality and command. The lyrics ebb between being punchy, funny, and memorable with ease and are deeply rooted in the kind of verbal dexterity hip-hop thrives on. Of course, it also helps that the mix and overall recording quality is of an undeniably high standard. The track manages to retain a sense of sonic bite throughout without ever being at the expense of clarity and cohesion. Every distinct element is given the necessary room to breathe in the mix and this helps to ensure the track comes across in the manner in which it deserves.
Target Audience Appeal: "30 of 30" is an effective, straight-to-the-point piece of hip-hop songwriting that is sure to resonate with lovers of the genre.
Artist target suggestions: Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, Drake, Kanye West, Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Coi Leray
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About the Reviewer:
Andre is a freelance session guitarist, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar as well as teaching it, helping students learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and become proficient in home recording.