“Cheddar & Groupies” is the new single from Toronto-based rapper Trak, and this one is raw and straightforward, reflecting on the complexity of fame, money, and meaningless relationships while still wanted love and a simple life.
Born in Egypt, trained in Qatar and currently based in Japan, Trak’s music is undoubtedly colourful. His unique rapping style and rap lyrics’ raw honesty have garnered him some recognition and took him to perform on such events like Yasalam F1 and opened for Sean Paul and Hoobastank.
This track, ‘Cheddar & Groupies’, is one of the tracks produced by Trak that effectively combine different genres without sacrificing good lyricism. Regarding the lyrics, it is a credible account of his life and the dreams of leading a lavish life with money, fame, and lots of girls. However, there arises an element of internal struggle and a yearning for a life that transcends the prestigious life of a ‘playa.’
The production quality is perfect and the overall sound is good where the big beat and the multi-layered tracks are clearly heard and crisp. The song, which was a mix of rap and pop, had Trak rapping energetically and the song structures has kept the song interesting throughout.
In its essence, one gets the impression that “Cheddar & Groupies” is just an elaborate story of what it is like to be a young artist trying to make sense of life and the grind of the music industry. The fact that Trak is unashamed of being unique shows in how he incorporates other sounds with such sincerity and narrativization. As he keeps on expanding his niche then this single can capture the depth of his musical journey profoundly.
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