“Halloween Story” is a song recorded and performed by rapper and producer G8ABAK. His formative sound grabs attention with his abrasive lyrics and catchy songwriting. Collectively being loud and brash, there is a mixture of talent that irresistibly feels dangerous.
G8ABAK is more in line with the trap stylings that currently dominate hip-hop with subtle lyrical ability. Things become interesting on “Halloween Story”, pairing his straightforward introspective delivery with heavy, 808-driven production.
There’s plenty to like on “Halloween Story” that illustrates the artist’s star potential. Dramatic and sizzling drums and a pulsing synth line seep in as G8ABAK sprinkles in nuggets of profundity that manage to paint vivid pictures of his boisterous lifestyle, quite intoxicating in only a few strokes.
G8ABAK blends his introspection with boasts of women and jewelry, while painting dark Halloween vibes. The production is erected on thudding kicks and a monstrous low end. It slaps hard, a fact that’s wildy satisfying at times especially when the whispering chants and stuttering hi-hats that tend to serve as the backdrop of the song.
G8ABAK can tighten up the quality control and spit more melodic bars although his more conversant with contemporary punchline-obsessed rap in favor of gummy, vibrant new-age euphonies. With a spine-chilling and nightmarish atmosphere, “Halloween Story” is mesmerizing.
If G8ABAK squeezes in a clever mix of melodic rap and straight-forward bars that is both fast and loose with a breezy air, he will dive straight into his element to achieve a feat sor few have accomplished.
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