Portland's own R. Sinik delivers a hard-hitting anthem on "Runnin'," his corrosive new single that is equal parts turntup and intricate in its wordplay.
Longstanding lyricist/producer R. Sin has been hustling for his since 2007, and on "Runnin'," he demonstrates once and for all why he's a worthy force in the hip-hop harem. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, R. Sinik is a product of the city's underground rap circuit. His initial days were filled with high school ciphers and the group Outtelligence, which made a name for themselves with three well-received projects, cameos in movies, and an unmissable feature on an unsigned hype mixtape that Shadyville Records distributed. Those early experiences set the stage for a career of nuance and expertise. "Runnin'" is a testament to R. Sinik's craft-killed pen game, filled with cerebral multi-syllabic rhyme schemes and carve-you-up wordplay. The beat is driving and constant, matching the song's theme of persistence and ambition. It's a voyage that parallels the hustle of an artist who's always on the move, pursuing dreams and escaping barriers.
From the first lines, R. Sinik spits with urgency and precision, with intricate, complex rhymes that display his veteran lyricist's skill. The track's production is sleek and shiny but still raw enough to suit the song's sheer force. That rough-but-smooth back-and-forth is a signature of R. Sinik's sound, and "Runnin'" showcases it in all its glory.