Featuring two of DC's wittiest underground lyricists, Never Loved Us is an uptempo track by Cayan from his 2019 Jungle Gems album alongside local legend and lyrical running mate Uptown XO. The spitters both present lyrical prowress such as "ICDC like Romeo" with a simple bar that serves as a double entandre for the internet famous Lil' Romeo trade school commercials as well as a classic underground freestyle on the state of DC culture from Wale. XO keeps up with Cayan throwing out bars such as "Picture me rolling, knife put your life on pause like semi colons; or put the semi to your colon thinking we ain't holding" showing the veteran's creative word play.
Both Emcees' energies play off each other as they provide a smooth, groovy track with trap drums that create for the ultimate vibe to dance or chill to. This track is for all hip hop heads alike weather you want the essence of lyricism or a fun track that slaps! Follow Cayan below:
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About the Curator - Theodore "LT" Mack
Theodore "LT" Mack is a jack of all trades that doubles as a data specialist during business hours and moonlights as a music industry manager and A&R in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Whether in the house, commuting, on the local scene or in the office, music is instrumental in all facets of his day to day.
Growing up on a combination of Blues, 70s & 80s funk, jazz, soul and R&B from family influence, LT's eclectic taste grew in the early 2000's during his later school years as he fell in love with Hip Hop & Alternative Rock. On the weekly basis, he tries to take the time to step out of his regular music rotation to incorporate newly released music as well as revisiting classics from his younger years and before.
A regular in the DC hip hop scene, LT takes his time to keep his ear out for the newest talent coming up in the area from all spectrums while also working regularly with his own teammates to help deliver some of the highest quality music in the area. When not in the studio, you may find him at local shows, small and large alike whether there for work or for enjoyment.He aspires to help promote the music from a city with a rich history and culture that is often overlooked despite it being one of the most powerful and recognizable cities in the world.
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