Surfa Solo is an artist to be on the lookout for, as he has just released his latest project titled Ice City and has already received an incredible response.
The tape consists of seven tracks on which Surfa Solo pays homage to the city that raised him, Oakland, California.
Over Ice City’s entirety, listeners can be enveloped in Solo’s unique sound which he describes as being “melody driven rap music with a west coast bay area twist.” He has standout tracks such as the intro and lead single from the project “Straitjacket” which serves as a dance anthem and record specifically catered to the ladies. There is also “Warzone” where he gets candid about his version of Oakland where it is ridden with gun violence and how that affects how he lives day-to-day.
“Tear It Off” featuring Yhung TO is another standout on the EP, showcasing both artists skills and wordplay. “Designer Jeans” featuring Swayze is also another banger, accompanied by a music video that continues to display certain narratives and emphasizes Surfa’s storytelling skills.
“I gain my passion [for music] out of the feeling and journey of making music,” Solo said. “It motivates me when I’m in the booth and gives my everyday life some meaning and I can gain energy from it while also making money. It’s a vibe. My legacy inspires me to always keep pushing to leave a lasting imprint behind.”
After serving some time in jail, Surfa Solo was released and knew for a fact that he was ready to commit 100% to music. His commitment would soon pay off with him having songs featured on BET Jams and him now releasing the best body of work so far in his career.
Ice City comes after a plethora of singles released earlier this year, including his song “Back Bone” that features his long time collaborator Rayven Justice. Some other noteworthy tracks from the California emcee include “Billie Ocean” featuring Bariee and his 2018 EP Black Sheep.
For more information on Surfa Solo and what is in store for him amid the release of Ice City, be sure to follow him on Instagram @surfa_solo.
Stream Ice City below.
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