Viktor Harter remains true in a world filled with trap beats and viral hooks. His most recent single, "Let 'Em Fly," is a thoughtful tribute to the fallen legends 2Pac and Biggie with a new-school fire that reignites the spark of old-school Hip-hop. "Let 'Em Fly" is a conscious Hip-Hop ballad shrouded in gritty drums and soulful loops. It recalls the old days of rap when lyricism was king, but this isn't mere nostalgia. Harter delivers a youthful energy that reinvigorates the genre's current state.
The track hits with a classic knock that elite 90s East Coast beats come to think of when it's built on the classic grit of the Boom Bap stage. Dusty snares and oversized boots abound. This is a boom-bap masterpiece. Harter's message is distinct. Each verse is meaningful, and every word is a nod to the old-school Hip-Hop that paved the way and that he grew up idolizing.
There's an introspective bent to the bars here, a sincere moment of RIP to the legends that seems as healthy and organic as the bars themselves. His energy for Pac's passion and Biggie's perfect redirection is evident, but Harter isn't interested in imitating the masters. Instead, he pays his respects to their memory by blazing his path in the lyricist space, including elders and newbies.
This is a testament to what Hip-Hop was and still is. Many rappers on track prioritize tempo over discussion today, yet Harter isn't afraid to tone it down. On the other side, he is still up to the challenge. Whether you've always been a member of the conscious hip-hop country or are still getting your feet damp and trying to figure out where you've stepped, Viktor Harter's "Let 'Em Fly" provides something that is ever-worked. This is a homage to the craft, the culture, and the moguls that fell before.
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