A Soul-Stirring Take on Love and Hip-Hop
Namibian hip-hop artist Proklaim is back with the new song “Bitter Sweet,” a hauntingly raw blend of feeling and flawless lyricism. Produced at Pen Pushaz Studios and mixed/mastered to perfection at Audio Art Namibia by Wojtek Majewski, this single exemplifies Proklaim’s exceptional trade knowledge. In its driving beat so infectious it warranted immediate genesis, “Bitter Sweet” delves into love’s duality, where desire collides with anguish, the echoes of affection lingering between exuberance and remorse.
The production, built on an evocative sample, sets the stage for Proklaim’s signature mix of somber rap and felt delivery. His flow skims the surface of the beat and flees the intricacies of romance with equal parts vulnerability and certainty. As ever, Proklaim transcends hip-hop’s barriers, refusing to disregard any shade of the genre, from boom-bap ancestor to drill descendant, allowing his sound to resonate through generations.
Once again, Proklaim tests the limits of narrative in rap, exemplifying that hip-hop is more than beats and bars but connectedness. Whether you’ve loved, lost, or are somewhere in between, this one will resonate, securing Proklaim’s status as a genuine voice in modern-day hip-hop.