She raps like she’s on fire – this is the real deal, folks. You want to hear what inspiration sounds like? Listen to Ephorize. Sure, it might be rough around the edges, but so is Punk Rock. This is lucid, crystalized, utopian music of the future. Ephorize makes the case for CupcaKKe being the best rapper alive.

It’s not even close – who else can find such intense, modern soundscapes…. then talk about things outside this ‘rap palette’ we’re so accustomed to? And no, I’m not just talking about sexual liberation, I’m talking about EVERYTHING. She talks about EVERYTHING. This is music to charge you up and give you a FRESH dose of PERSPECTIVE. The mood is aggressive, yet playful – but everyone is on trial. The production? It’s soaring past the heights of DS2-era Future. The lyricism invigorates your attention: shaking the soul.

Nothing is off bounds or off-limits, yet she stays in a lane of total control. While some hooks fall flat, you still want to hear what she’s going to say next; how she’s going to rap. The next crazy-ass beat that takes you to the fifth dimension of ascension. With Ephorize, the future is truly looking bright. I was humbled and really taken aback with the level of creativity, joy, introspection and talent present on this bright, euphoric listen. Bravo.



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