With Lo-Fidelity, blackbyrd further demonstrates that he is an artist that refuses to be placed in a box. After the potent, diverse Shoegaze for Black Kids, which saw him blending hip-hop and shoegaze aesthetics to hypnotizing effect, Lo-Fidelity continues this trend with its intriguing mixture of hip-hop, indie, shoegaze, and alternative R&B. It’s hard to fully place the influences on a track like “Vibin’”, but one thing’s for certain, the song is as catchy as they come. blackbyrd himself shines as a vocalist on these two tracks, with melodious inflections merged within rap flows, as well as sleek R&B and indie vocals, that captivate the listener with their dazzling array of dynamic sonics.
Give Massachusetts up-and-comer blackbyrd’s latest offering Lo-Fidelity a listen below and further familiarize yourself with his expanding discography.
