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Rapper Xang's Ambient Sound Evolves
27 Apr
Summary
- Xang's music often evokes a mood between dusk and dawn.
- His new tape, GroakDontCroak vol. 1, experiments with ambient rap's contours.
- The release features thicker low-end and varied drill-inspired beats.
Ambient rap, a genre characterized by muted arrangements and narcoleptic flows, is seeing an evolution, with rapper Xang at its forefront. His latest project, GroakDontCroak vol. 1, marks a significant point as this niche sound develops a clearer identity. Xang, a prominent figure since 2021, has had ample time to refine his unique style, which often feels suspended between dusk and dawn.
The new tape revisits the pensive, hazy atmosphere of his previous work, but with a heavier impact. Tracks such as "gdc" transform bleary narratives into dark soliloquies with layered vocals and sharp strings. Xang's signature menace is palpable on "drunk," while "stayin up" and "my type" offer a comforting embrace of the void, capturing a sentiment of living fully in the moment.
Xang also explores more villainous sonic territories, as heard on "circa," with its ominous synth bass and drone. Notably, the low-end resonance has become more pronounced since his "Backyard EP," featuring collaborations on beats that blend rickety piano with 808 static, and even incorporating New York drill elements for an apocalyptic feel.
