“Bitter Sweet“ by Proklaim

“Bitter Sweet” by Proklaim is an introspective and thought-provoking hip-hop song. Proklaim, an innovative artist from Namibia that is always looking to reimagine his artistry and take things to the next level, delves into themes of love, self-reflection, and hard work in this track. The understated, yet highly impactful arrangement builds the groundwork for the song and allows the hypnotizing vocal rhythms and poignant lyrics to shine. 

A grooving rhythm and a filtered, ambient vocal sample opens and closes the song, introducing you to the captivating soundscape and ending the story in the same way. Small changes in the arrangement help provide a dynamic journey through the song, with sparser verses highlighting the lyrics and denser choruses heightening the energy. The quickly delivered rap vocals in the verse contrast nicely with the more melodic, layered vocals that repeat in the chorus. This allows you to take in the wise words of the verses, that speak about making the most of life and valuing patience with lines like “wanna win a race, you pace it.” Then, you sit in those sentiments with the free flowing chorus about holding on, and rolling on, no matter what life throws your way.

The steady beat has you bobbing your head the whole song, with quick guitar licks and other unique sonic textures providing great moments of ear candy. Proklaim ultimately works to be “great and humble at the same time,” acknowledging that his hard work has brought him the life he wanted without ever letting his ego take over.

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