Setting the tone with a cerebral tag from producer E Skillz with an intricate record scratch and celestial detailing, Black Silver opens Westside Glory with depth and poetic prowess.
We are immediately hypnotised by the expansive themes, the star’s flow and the charisma that he shares with his prose. We swiftly learn that Westside Glory is Black Silver‘s “ode to being creative as an artist and not following the same ole format and structure”. He believes that he is limited by the manner in which hip-hop is traditionally created, and we appreciate that he is using his voice to break the glass ceiling.
The authenticity that Black Silver shares is tangible. We love the self-referential themes, and feel at one with the rapper through experiencing his artistry.
Fans of Kurupt & J Cole, Pharoahe Monch, and Andre 3000 will definitely be able to connect with what Black Silver offers, but it is clear that the rising artist from Las Vegas is creating a universe of his own.
Black Silver is also known as Christopher S. Rodgers and Silver Synth. He is signed to the independent record label Sterling World Records and is a member of the hip-hop groups Analog Brothers, the Likwit Crew, 2000 Crows, Black Ice, and Concrete Babies.
It is no surprise that the star is well-known for his extensive vocabulary, intricate rhyme schemes, complex phrases and concepts which all come to life evocatively on Westside Glory! The music video is a cinematic treat with an epic performance from the legend!
We have added Westside Glory to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whist we continue to stream Black Silver‘s extensive wider discography including Wired, and Once Upon a Rhyme.