With a beat that sounds distinctively futuristic, built off an almost video game sounding sample, L!nwood’s perhaps double entendre on “Controller” is a sizzling and smooth piece of auto-tune driven contemporary hip-hop. The DC based rapper is bringing out a wholly new style on the track, effortlessly gliding over the beat with a melodic presence that’s pointed and catchy as ever. With perfect autotune usage, “Controller” is modern trap that’s also got elements of contemporary and indie pop strewn in. L!nwood’s style is smooth and poppy, the kind of laidback but simultaneously high energy all at once.
In an array of similar sonic choices that most autotune trap artists tend to adhere by, L!nwood’s unique piece on “Controller” chops up some old school sounds and unique futuristic beat choices to create something that sounds nostalgic and contemporary at the same time.