Money Making Wize is a recording artist/entrepreneur who has recently released his debut album, $hamele$$. This album is a perfect example of what it’s like to produce great modern rap without the help of any major record label.
One of the most distinctive traits of this release is certainly the energy and the drive that fuels the performance of the artist. The vocals feel very animated and spontaneous, an obvious sign that this performer is actually genuinely connecting with his lyrics, in a much deeper way. The release, which happens to be a great debut album, also features collaborations with the likes of Troy Ave, Lil’Flip, and the legendary Project Pat. The record is going to be available exclusively on Bandcamp, for the artist to gain more control over his material and how his listeners consume and enjoy it, as opposed to relying on the usual greedy streaming platforms to give pennies on dollars back in return for the artist’s hard work, investment, and dedication. This release is completely 100% independent, and Money Making Wize is also the CEO/Co-Owner of his label DusaGang Records, taking his knowledge of ownership and the music business to greater heights in this ever-changing industry showing the blueprint to how an independent artist can take control over their destiny.
In addition to the personable and edgy performance value, this release is also quite distinctive because of the sheer quality of the production. The mix is balanced and very detail-oriented, making for a lively, edgy, and stark sonic approach. In other words, there are many subtle nuances in this release, which really add to the richness of the album when summed up together. The frequency spectrum of the mix is also very balanced, with a tight, yet deep low end working wonders along with a smooth top end, which adds a sense of clarity to the music. Added to that are lyrics as authentic as that of those who have paved the way for this genre.
$hamele$$ stands out for its modern sound, but although the production is quite polished, it is never overproduced, allowing a lot of wonderfully organic and “human” elements to really add liveliness to the mix.
You can listen to his album here https://moneymakingwize.bandcamp.com/album/hamele
I’d definitely recommend giving this one a shot, particularly if you are a fan of artists such as Kanye West, Drake, and Lil Wayne. This is the kind of album that will surprise you for its sonic variety, and it will keep you on the edge of your seat due to its catchy, yet unpredictable arrangement.
If you are interested in following him or sending a message you can find him on Instagram www.instagram.com/moneymakingwize
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