10wicks garners a track that seems like it was birthed in a time of organized chaos on“Vigorish." Right away, from its pouncing beat, the song has a dirty edge that feels very purposeful and not coincidental, like an active attempt at ruddiness wrapping around the heartsick soul of the song. The production is a careful one, hard-hitting and energetic but never overpowering the nuance in 10wicks’s delivery. Each beat, every pause, and the smallest vocal inflection feel deliberate, leaving the listener enough room to find the layers lurking beneath that intense exterior.
“Vigorish” especially compelling, though, is its steadiness. The song rides high on energy right up to the end, and it never gets stale or repetitive. There’s a momentum, a push and pull of both aggression and contemplation, that pulls the listener in from start to finish. 10wicks’ delivery is visceral but calibrated, as scene, word, and sound are heard with accuracy, emotive yet never losing an edge.
“Vigorish” has an emotional weight that lingers. It’s the kind of song that feels alive, pulsing just under the skin of whoever hears it and begging for replays to pick apart all its little pieces that do so much heavy lifting. This song demands focus but deserves it, showing that 10wicks is not just making music, he’s devising experiences. “Vigorish” feels more like a declaration of intent, 10wicks is an artist to watch where grind meets art.
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