iPod Candy: SelfSays - Something Out of Nothing EP
Posted by Hubert | Filed under music, people
Hello all! This week, we are going to feature some music by a local artist by the name of SelfSays. Actually, SelfSays, better known as Charles A. Vann, is from Lansing, MI, but recently moved to Detroit to pursue his creative efforts in a more fruitful environment. Self has benefited from being selected as a recent MySpace Featured Artist. Yes, MySpace still exists and it is a great place to keep up with music, if that’s your thing.
I will cut to the chase. You can go to his site - www.selfsayswhat.com - to check out his recently-released EP Something Out Of Nothing. The project is available for free download right off the page. Enjoy!
For those that’d like a little info before putting your harddrive to work, right this way please…
The rapper known as SelfSays is one of Michigan’s best. His knack for bearing his soul in a way that makes even the most awkward of detached individuals understand his angst is - for lack of a better word - AMAZING. Hip hop heads may quickly liken his cadence to Juggaknots’ member - Breezly Brewin. Interestingly enough, Brewin is one of Self’s favorite eMCees, but he’ll be quick to let you know that he has many influences.
As you listen to Something Out of Nothing, the one thing you will notice is that this will be one of the shortest-playing 8-song extended-players you will find on the internet. SelfSays prefers getting in and getting it all out. He can do more in 20 bars than most wordy rappers do in 48. Pay close attention to the two-parter “Real Life.” He pulls no punches regarding his forays with therapists and prescription meds. It’s obvious that the real therapy happens when he writes. Funny thing about it, we might all be better because of it as well.
All right already, I won’t waste anymore of your time. Absorb the music and let me know what you think!
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