Part of a new generation of hip-hop artists that are breaking away from the modern autotune sound of hip-hop nowadays, Lil Zib takes a more traditionalist and old school approach. Coming through with organic raps, a versatile flow, and unbelievable song writing ability, Lil Zib traces the story of his life through music by taking inspiration from artists such as Mac Miller, Kendrick Lamar, and Eminem.
On BEAUTIFUL, Zib takes a marked departure from his usual energetic sound, as he gets more vulnerable then ever. In this song, he takes a deep dive into his feelings. It’s a euphoric and nostalgic tune, wherein he narrates the story of his first love through a harmony and catchy chorus. It captures the feeling of past, while also the emotion of today, making you reminisce and recollect better days while looking forward for good ones to come. His flow is sick, and the delivery clearly drawing inspiration from old school hip-hop artists and their style. But, performed over a lo-fi beat, it’s got a modernity to it that contrasts the delivery. A welcome breath of fresh air in hip-hop.