#artistoftheweek - Gian Kash

Orlando rapper Gian Kash has made it clear that if you didn’t know already he’s up next, and I wholeheartedly agree with him. He has a sense of confidence, not to be confused with cockiness, within his rhymes and smooth flow. Kash says what he feels, regardless of how you may feel, and means what he says. With a combination of the steady grinding he’s been on and authentic music he’s been releasing, he’s set for take off any moment now.

I find that his most recent EP, The Allure, stands out because it’s a delicate, yet candid take on his love life. The project isn’t that long, topping in at six songs, but it’s essentially a complete story. Starting with the opener “Get Inside,” Kash seems to be one pursing a girl who he seems to be very fascinated by. By the fourth track “All That I Need (Feat. Heavy),” it seems he’s won her over, and he’s reassuring her that he’s all about her while dismissing her worries. The EP closes out with “The Prize,” followed by bonus track “Already Know.” On “The Prize,” he recognizes what they’ve been through together, and uses it to put her on a pedestal. Despite being vulnerable towards a woman on the entire project, he still manages to hold on to his charisma and confidence, which is probably what woos her in the first place. It’s an interesting concept to tell a story on an EP of only six songs, but Kash pulls it off quite well.

Kash has also been very involved in the local music scene as of late, between pushing his work on social media, and playing showcases and open mic’s everywhere. He’s a clear demonstration that it’s one thing to have good music, and another to have good promotion backing it. His most recent single “Office” is a testament to his work ethic, the chorus consisting of “Put in work, everyday I’m in the office.” While Kash isn’t literally sitting behind an office desk, we know all exactly what he means. The entire song is packed with bars of confidence and affirmations for his future behind a bouncy beat, which makes it a a good song to listen to before taking the day head on. Although Kash might have made it for himself, others including myself may find it inspiring.

If you still haven’t listen to Gian Kash after reading this, do yourself a favor and tune in right now. I won’t even be mad if you don’t read the end of this to go listen to him. He’s a talented artist who takes his craft seriously, and without a doubt the world will see that soon.