In an entertainment world that seeks to promote one version of the type of music that rap artists are creating today, I still believe in pure hip-hop and creativity. I still believe in the hip-hop artist’s ability to deliver a message in the music. When I first saw Rahiem Supreme’s video for "JL2M," my beliefs became validated. Bringing the focus back to smooth lyrical ability dancing over boom-bap beat, Rahiem Supreme delivers what I’ll call an artistic masterpiece in a sea of artists who are unable to break free of the hold that "trap rap" seems to have on our culture. Captivating visuals full of "real life" moments such as chillin’ in the crib, and conversations with the homies allows Rahiem Supreme to bare his artistic soul in this video. Straying away from cookie-cutter visuals, "JL2M" comes hard with it’s gritty filters, dark lighting, and impeccable transitions between scenes.
Hip-hop thanks you, Rahiem Supreme. I thank you for renewing my faith in music that I love. –Opal Rose