Tooma has been involved in music for the past 10 years. He became more familiar to the people from the release of his new EP “the Third Pillar: Pr3lude.” Tooma’s team has some good incentives in terms of the marketing aspects of the album; a single was released named “ClothTalk” to help create some buzz on the upcoming EP release. It is one of the most played songs and based on local events; the song has been played numerous times unlike the others featured. More efforts should have been placed in the marketing of the single to take full advantage of the buzz that was created. Killa is depending a lot more on the fans to keep the music relevant and while that may work; I think that the EP was released too soon after the single.
Cuban Links
Best WUK
TrapTola
Unorthodox
Street Legend
Cuban Links originated from the Wu-Tang-Gang which stated “a Cuban link is one of the roughest chains to break therefore it is only built for Real Niggas, Strong niggas only.” The title speak volumes for the real street lifestyle which I assumed he is trying to portray. If this is the case, the artist should have been more clearer.
Killa spoke about the grind, money making, strategic moves, providing for yourself. If you didn’t get that, you’re probably not the target audience. He continued speaking about his childhood and the up rise of a young artist in the VI. Not exactly the most wordy or conscious delivery however it’s as catchy as Desiigners’ panda.
The title of the record in my opinion does not coincide with the content of the lyrics. Although Cuban links is relevant to modern day rap; one of the most powerful lines stated in the 1st verse were;
“But she tried her best, just to keep me off the corner It does break her heart to know I bunnin’ marijuana!
Best Wuk Ft. General & WAK “We grow out of the west dirt, me and my niggas got the best wuk; violate and get your chest hut”
On this track he elaborated a lot about street violence and how easy it would be to get lost in these streets, or even killed. It was interesting that he quoted “assalamualaikum” May Peace and Mercy of Allah be upon you” although I am not too sure if this was used with purpose or just placed in there to go along with lyrics or to sound “catchy.”
TrapTola
[Intro]
Twenty-Four squares, with a hundred Range Rovers Drive them ourselves, we don’t need chauffeurs Beaches picture perfect, we don’t lose focus Stacking up the bread, so we keep toasters Careful with the lead, inner-waist holsters House up in the hills and the view should be a poster In it for the thrills, out of life we get the most of!
Locals would understand the slangs used in the first verse. It is a very progressive song which may sometime make it very difficult for outsiders to listen to. Not one of his best nevertheless his songs are getting a lot of plays.
“Legalize the TING This homie got me higher than a Turtle Dove” here Killa spoke about legalizing and initial thoughts were marijuana, just like many other rappers out there, he definitely supports the legalization movement.
Another “juiced up” song by Tooma; Unorthodox, it talks about the hustle, the game, the money, the drugs, the violence. He emphasized a lot on the fact that his people are not orthodox as being common in today’s gang world. The type of music he is trying to put out there are very similar in the narrative aspects, he speaks a lot about the streets and the hustle which I would assume has been a major part of his childhood.
Street Legends are people who earned respect in the gang lifestyle. This song has a lot of positivity going for it from the lyrics to the melodic portion of the song is enticing. I did vibe to this particular song more than the others featured on the album. I must say that the twist in the lyrics is what made me actually like this song since I found too many similarities in the story portrayal.
“Where I from the street legends, they don’t ever go to jail Nah… And if they get hold, best believe they make bail Yeah… Represented by a lawyer they would never tell the tail Nah… Could give a f*ck ‘bout wha you sayin’ if ain’t comin’ from a scale! Yeah… It’s like a waste of their time…”
For instance the tonal used in the intro above; was very easy to vibe to and it can easily be understood from a universal perspective. Definitely more thoughts were placed into the lyrical portion of this song and based on the amount of plays it already has compared to the others; speaks for itself.
It’s a brilliant Ep and the release of the remaining songs should definitely be interesting, I do hope that he doesn’t wait until this becomes irrelevant to do so.
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