THE CUT: Whoseray is Cleveland's next wild child of rap

 


There's a ton of rappers form Ohio making a name for themselves in the game right now.

I'm pretty sure none of them green screen themselves to review movies like Fifty Shades of Grey, unless you're Cleveland artist Whoseray. Don't get it twisted, it's not his videos I want to talk about - although his on screen personality is enough to shoot him to the top of Billboard - it's his music.

Somehow, Ray has managed to blend a laid back trap sound with dynamic lyricism. On one track he'll be rapping over a trap beat, the next he'll rap over sampled jazz music and he doesn't miss a step. This is perfect party music for any stage of the night.

Okay, let's talk about his videos ie: they're amazing. Ray's energy and charisma is enthralling and every video is entertaining as hell - even if he's just walking around in them or in the recording studio. He has a wild look in his eye that screams "fuck you, vibe with it or die."

I will say, Ray is a little rough around the corners but who cares? This dude has raw untethered energy and I bet in a year or so he's going to be one of the main faces of Cleveland's rap scene.

Check him out below:


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Let me know what you think,
Alex


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