Amidst an era in which nothingness has the upper hand over meaning, Bethebestmg hits hard with a contemplative moment on their newest track, "Prayers," the lead track taken from their mixtape, "The Weight of Silence." Comprised of conscious hip-hop bombast with an alternative edge, the track feels more like a confession than a polished performance.
"Prayers" begins with a sense of atmosphere and stillness, drawing you in with a meditative quality before the first note has even been struck. Bethebestmg demonstrates the power of restraint, allowing that emotion to seep through the quiet and settle within. Every line carries a certain sense of life lived, of being open and forthcoming, of retrospection. It is music to the soul. The production teeters on the line between stark and emotionally lush. This space in the verses is used wonderfully, filled with delicate instrumental highlights that complement but never detract from the words. This is a song that was carefully crafted, not thrown together to catch a wave.
The vocals are raw, purpose-driven, and truly grounded in reality. The verses read like thoughts out loud, resonating with struggle, hope, trust, and quiet wars that often come with each of us. One piece of a story, an accurate representation of the long narrative arc of "The Weight of Silence" mixtape, which skillfully avoids a flash-on-you moment, as its definition stands complete. It is making an honest statement. Bethebestmg is sharing the truth in return for your time, which is sacred.