Houston, TEXAS, USAWho would’ve known that Astrokeyy would drop a seamlessly smooth album? IYCM did! He’s taken off running with a full-bodied lyrical exercise titled 'Get Familiar'. Mixing gritty beats with insightful lyricism, Astrokeyy brings a fresh perspective to the rap scene. The album kicks off with a captivating intro that sets the vibe—you'll feel at ease, but be ready for Astrokeyy to command your attention. He holds nothing back on this eight-track project. Every verse is packed with clever wordplay, crystal-clear delivery, and captivating storytelling, giving listeners a peek into his world as he explores themes of ambition, hustle, and self-discovery. From Combination Rice to Godlee Freestyle, featuring Bubu the Prince, this body of work is hard and hectic! “I started this project at the end of last year. It was a longer process than usual due to my being on the lookout for the right engineer to work with. I ultimately ended up with the homie JahleelFaReal. The influence of the body work came from just letting it be known that I’m still on plan A, and that’s to make my mark in hip-hop. Letting people know to 'Get Familiar' because I’m not going anywhere.” - Astrokey Get Familiar shines with its infectious rhythm and layered sound. The beats blend classic boom bap elements with West Coast Funk; there's a seamless mix of bass-heavy dips and catchy hooks that create a sonic landscape that emphasizes Astrokeyy's skills, served with creative aggression and some killer features. Texas showed ya'll how it's done. “It was a collective process of different producers, whether they sent me beats or I sat down with them in the studio to create them. The inspiration was purely off the vibes at the time.” - Astrokeyy Astrokeyy is coming in HOT as he blazes his own trail in this industry. Since Get Familiar dropped, he has also released a follow-up project titled ‘Smell The Flowers’. If you enjoyed Get Familiar, then you’ll definitely enjoy this EP. For now, it's best you keep your eyes on Astrokeyy and give our favourite track from Get Familiar a spin below. |
