As Cordae preps for his forthcoming sophomore output, the North Carolina-born emcee has been going by way of modifications. Present process a metamorphosis that has seen the previous YBN frontrunner remodel right into a star on his personal proper, Cordae has steadily secured his place as one of many extra prolific artists of his rising class.
In a traditional case of irony, the 23-year-old has gone from beefing with J. Cole to assuming a place as a viable successor, and such is evidenced on his newest “The Parables” output. On the latest observe, Cordae places his storytelling to the take a look at. He forces his pen to bleed out an emotional narrative, serving up his transgressions through a collection of quick tales to compose the lower.
“I can let you know ’bout the time I signed a deal for twenty bands/And used that shit to get my brother out the can, lemme let you know,” he repeats on the hook.
Producers Nami and Cardiak work collectively to craft the darkish backdrop that scores Cordae’s newest show of progress. It’s progress that extends far past his lyrical content material. On the outset, Cordae places on a present of approach that ought to be appreciated throughout generations as he packages his tales with the cadence of a vet:
“Swerve, born from the trenches, you from the ‘burbs, n—a/Fuck the early chicken, nigga/I’ma get this motherfuckin’ rooster/And if a n—a ever bought an issue, n—a/We are able to fuckin’ remedy it, on my mama, n—a/I simply been itchin’/ To show myself.”
On “The Parables,” Cordae workouts plain depth and he does so with related finesse, carving a promising path towards longevity.
