#artistoftheweek - LB199X
“We all got something to say,” a simple, yet embodying lyric from one of Tidal’s Rising Hip Hop artist, LB199X. Hailing from Washington DC, LB can be described as an artist for the people. With lucid beats and socially charged lyrics, his sound gives a new feel to conscious rapping.
Between his album Black Matter and most recent EP I Thought About it, both projects make it clear that LB is rather keen with his pen game, and not afraid to reveal what sits on his inner psyche. Black Matter showcases his cognizance within society, and in turn how it shapes his way of thinking of himself and those around him. On I Thought About It, we can see LB has done a fair share of rumination and reevaluation of what’s important to him.
Its quite obvious LB is very confident in who he is, as he constantly speaks with pride in affirmations of his identity as a black man. He uses this to give us introspect into how it shaped him growing up, and how it even shapes him now, because we never truly stop growing. Although LB does make music for everybody who is willing to hear his message, it’s telling that these messages are not only for his audiences, but notes to himself as well. What makes him refreshing is that he can get away with speaking on his life frequently without seeming self-involved, but rather as an altruist outlet for those who mirror what what he’s been through.
LB199X is definitely an artist that needs to be on your radar if he isn’t already. The DC native will undoubtedly shake up the industry, as he takes all his experiences head on with an eager attitude as for what comes next. He’s served his due diligence as a rapper, as his flows sharpen with every project he releases. It’s evident that he knows he’s talented and will leave a mark on this world, as a lyric from his self-titled album LB199X states “I’ma be here for the rest of your years.” LB is working hard to chase his dreams, and at this rate he’ll catch them quite soon. As determined by Tidal already, LB199X is definitely a rising artist, and we’re very excited to see what 2019 has in store for him.