Multi-talented recording artist Felipe Luciano is creating new-age gangster rap for today’s youth, with his latest groundbreaking work, Legends Never Die. Through sharp yet conscious lyrics, the rapper commands the attention of the listener as he takes them on a journey of reawakening. The aptly titled album is now available to stream on Spotify.
Luciano, a culture-shifting visionary immersing into the world of hip-hop, has released his project that combines conscious rap and storytelling in an eloquent and honest way. The album champions the values of community, self-identity and self-worth, while simultaneously negating the often glorified gangster lifestyle, to provide a more realistic view. He takes his listeners on an unconventional journey through life in the inner city, and ultimately prison, in a raw, unfiltered and unapologetic way. With intricate wordplay and slight syllable bends, he forces one to reconsider what was once deemed aspirational.
“This album is definitely one of my greatest accomplishments to date,” expresses Luciano. “From the album cover depicting lost loved ones, to the true stories behind the lyrics, I wanted to connect with audiences on a different level that will open the door to question the future we provide for our youth in the inner cities.”
Luciano’s powerful use of vivid imagery through lyrical ingenuity brings the listener on a roller coaster of emotion, as they undergo their own self-reflection. His meticulous and infectious sound allows audiences to play a participatory role in their experience of listening, uncovering a dark side to the gangster life that rappers often illustrate. In this way, Luciano changes the chemistry of gangster rap, to dive into another world that begs to be seen.
“Felipe is fearless in his creation,” producer Ant Chamberlain mentioned. “He pushes the boundaries of lyric and sound until they snap and form something completely of their own.”
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