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Many thanks to Milwaukee MC Ar Wesley for sending his latest cut, a dope re-imagining of an all time hip hop classic, featuring fellow Milwaukee artist DayNAge.
Wesley is an MC equally adept at detailing the pressures of life on the streets ('Trap Musiq', 'Red Winter', off his early 2013 'The Understanding Part 1: Badd Habits' project) as he is speaking on relationships ('Ready or Not', 'Love Insane'). The rapper has a pleasing raspy-yet-smooth voice and a melodic, rapid-fire delivery which shows off both an engaging hunger as well as the polish that comes with a honing of the craft. To use the cliche, Ar makes this sound easy.
Wesley is an MC equally adept at detailing the pressures of life on the streets ('Trap Musiq', 'Red Winter', off his early 2013 'The Understanding Part 1: Badd Habits' project) as he is speaking on relationships ('Ready or Not', 'Love Insane'). The rapper has a pleasing raspy-yet-smooth voice and a melodic, rapid-fire delivery which shows off both an engaging hunger as well as the polish that comes with a honing of the craft. To use the cliche, Ar makes this sound easy.
His forthcoming project 'Night On Water' includes both industry and original beats. If tracks like these are anything to go by, Wesley is destined for big things in 2014. Thanks again for reaching out Ar, you've got a new supporter.
For more Ar Wesley:twitter.com/thereal_ARW
facebook.com/itsarwesley
Soundcloud.com/ar-qiddo
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