Providence, Rhode Island artist ToadStool has caught our attention for his 4-track EP IF IT MEANS YOU’RE LOVED IN THE END…. A poignant project filled with vivid, heartfelt rhymes laced atop hypnotic, psychedelic production, IF IT MEANS YOU’RE LOVED IN THE END is an engaging display of ToadStool’s lyrical skills. Unafraid to be vulnerable with his audiences, this EP delves into his mindstate and outlook, while tackling poignant themes like growth, acceptance, healing, and friendship.
The spacey, warm hypnosis of opener “HOURS, DAYS, MONTHS, YEARS” draws in the listener off the bat as it discusses the nature of time atop bittersweet key riffs. “ASTRAL MAN”, with Rap Man Gavin, includes a textural, atmospheric jazz-laced instrumental with enticing horn stabs, as the emcees deliver character-rich flows. Closer “METHODS…” is a meditative, emotive track that finishes the EP with crystalline flows and somber, reflective production.
Give ToadStool’s project IF IT MEANS YOU’RE LOVED IN THE END… a listen here now and further familiarize yourself with the prolific Providence artist.
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