Seconds into the first breath of "Higher Desire," it's evident 730RS and The Nation are chasing the truth. This is not your average hip-hop single, born out of Brooklyn grit and introspection. It's a confession set to rhythm, exploring the war being waged inside. "Higher Desire" unfolds over three spare verses, each bearing the burdens of a distinct voice of temptation, reflection, and accountability. 730RS, Aaron C, and Wystelands each enter the cipher not so much as rappers showcasing skill as as storytellers unraveling personal demons.
There's a deliberate fall into the maelstrom of temptation. The beat is minimal and haunting, allowing each bar to hang heavy in the air. There are no flashy snares and hi-hats to peel away his mystique. Instead, the minimalism serves the message, and every raw, uncluttered verse gets to breathe fully and forcibly."Higher Desire" is abstract hip-hop, in the mold of easily one of the most left-field albums to emerge from a major U.S. label this year. Think Mick Jenkins, think Ka, and think poetry that bleeds.
730RS and The Nation aren't worried about commercial shine. They're here to speak and do so with clarity that cuts. "Higher Desire" is as a mirror. One that makes you look deeper into your own shadows. This is the track you've been waiting for if you're sick of skimming bars and want something with weight.
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