Charlie Wayy shares fresh new album ‘Sweet Sixteen’
Bronx artist Charlie Wayy shares his new album, titled Sweet Sixteen. On the project, he displays deft lyrical abilities atop evocative, grimy production across 16 tracks. A strong addition to his ever-growing discography, Sweet Sixteen, executively produced by fellow Bronx native Ricky Mapes, weaves together powerful, emotive lines that immerse the listener in the album’s gritty yet vivid feel.
“Vancourtland” opens the LP with driving, darkly surreal samples and heavy percussion that sets a menacing foundation for Wayy’s commanding delivery and sharply-crafted bars. “96 Sonics”, featuring Def Soulja, contains winding flutes that create a mercurial atmosphere, as the two rappers showcase a natural chemistry, trading off fluid, captivating verses. “Mac Man” provides an album highlight with its powerful sound that absorbs the listener immediately, as Wayy provides vividly descriptive lyrics throughout. “Penn Station”, assisted by Neako, contains an elegant soundscape made up of uplifting keys, underscoring Wayy’s poetic rhymes.
Chock full of dense, engrossing lyricism and infectious, grimy beats, Sweet Sixteen is a project that captures hip-hop’s essence, with track after track of engaging material. The latest from Charlie Wayy, the project has us excited for what may be coming next from him, as he continues to build a discography of powerful, sharply-crafted releases.
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