Gaithersburg born, California-dwelling rapper Silas releases his sophomore effort Shades Of Blue. The project boasts production from his in-house producer PSTMN as well as 6ix, C-Sick, Logic, Nizzy J, and Talen Ted, among others. The only feature comes from Big Lenbo who just released his debut single "Protect Your Neck" yesterday. If you're playing catch up on Silas, check out the Artist Spotlight we did with him to familiarize yourself.
Shades Of Blue functions as an exploration of possible sonic paths Silas may take as he continues to grow and come into his own as an artist in the coming years. This is an appropriate incarnation for a sophomore production, and also plays into the title as the project's soundscape travels through variants of blue. At times, the mood is somber and reflective as in "Sk(i)walker," while at others it mirrors a more energetic, uplifting hue, such as that of "Livin' Proof." Throughout the gradients, Silas maintains an attention to honest, autobiographical detail that has come to be his strength. Whether he is outlining his grind over a trap-influenced 6ix beat or questioning his motivations with piano-centric accompaniment, Silas will give you his reality in the raw.
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