This raw and unfiltered composition unveils the lyrical prowess and storytelling finesse of the New York-based artist, taking listeners on a revelation.
Dive in by pressing play on the performance visual of “Bars & Flows,” crafted by Zues Lytning Multimedia. As the beats resonate, Strain’s invites listeners into a realm where lyrics become a canvas, and each note paints a vivid picture of life in the fast lane.
“I just bought my first crib off this rap s**t, just imagine, I was still trappin’, I was really stackin’, gotta get this cash in, in a timely fashion, yea, what happened? Blew 100K, yea, In a slot machine, so if you got the dream, now you in a magazine, only if you had a team, shout out to the label, now you know I’m able just to pay for some cable…”
Strain shared insights into his creative process, stating,
“Currently, my creative process depends on where I am. Sometimes, I play beats in my car and come up with hooks… a lot of the time, I freestyle hooks and loop them up if I’m in the studio. From there, I fill in the 12–16 bar verses as I go or send them off for features.”
