The Next 17-Year-Old Rap Prodigy | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

The Next 17-Year-Old Rap Prodigy

Token: Someone to Look Out For

472
The Next 17-Year-Old Rap Prodigy

Today I want to write about Token. He is an up and coming 17-year-old rap prodigy who captured my eye with a song called “Happiness.”

For a 17-year-old I was really impressed by the depth and content of the song. I also saw that he was co-signed by R.A. the Rugged Man, a rapper known for his capability for rapid-fire delivery. R.A. hosted a contest called “Definition of a Rap Flow” and has endorsed a couple of emcees that entered that contest including Token, AFRO and another young kid named Nathan Jarvis. All these emcees are highly skilled and have the ability to rap really fast. They also have clever word play and punch lines.

This makes me think of the difference between emcees and people that are good at making songs. Sometimes these two can come together but there is an art to both. Sometimes one can get lost in clever lyricism and not really get anything deep or meaningful from the lyrics. There is value in something simply sounding good but this can get old. I think of someone like Lupe Fiasco and his song “Dumb It Down” which expresses that he won’t dumb down his lyrics or make songs for certain demographics. The song sounds really good and has a lot of clever poetry and imagery. Lupe has also made hit singles which show his versatility as an emcee and artist. I also think of Logic who has dope lyricism and song making abilities.

I then think of someone like G-Eazy who has blown up pretty recently. He is not the most skilled emcee I’ve heard but he has the style, swagger, and production that make his music appealing. The flow is simple but elegant. I also think of someone like Snoop Dogg who probably can’t rap as fast as these young rappers I mentioned above but who has his own unique style that is a pleasure to listen to for many people.

Even as a 17-year-old, Token is encountering the trials and tribulations of fame and the pressure of other people depending on his success. These rappers I’ve mentioned are definitely for hip hop heads who appreciate the skill of hip hop lyricism. Here he is on Sway absolutely destroying a verse:

He started writing when he was in first grade and this eventually turned into poetry and then hip hop. He started recording in Garageband when he was in fourth grade. He was able to lose 50 pounds going into fifth grade and realized that if he put his mind to something and saw the end goal, he could achieve it. Now he’s made a recent appearance on Sway's radio show and was contacted by Mark Wahlberg shortly after who is also from Massachusetts.

In this documentary you get a background of Token which includes his history of having a language disability. How ironic when you see how intricate he is with words and language. I really look forward to hearing more music from him.

How ironic when you see how intricate he is with words and language. I really look forward to hearing more music from him.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
girl holding phone
NYCPRGIRLS

Now that it seems “talking” is the new way to date, and will stay that way until another idiotic term is used to describe the people who can’t settle down and just date someone, I feel as if it’s time to go over the unwritten rules of “talking.”

Rule 1. Having feeling without feeling.

Keep Reading...Show less
The Stages of Having FOMO in College
iamthatgirl.com

Are you one of those people that gets super upset when you miss out on anything? Well, you may have FOMO, or fear of missing out. In college it’s not hard to experience FOMO every once in a while. You just love doing everything and anything, so hen you have to miss out on something it's the worst possible thing in your mind. Whether you’re sick, have to work, or have so much work to do you could cry – FOMO will hit you hard in college.

Keep Reading...Show less
Vivien Leigh
Revelist

I've lived a whole 21 years with an RBF (Resting Bitch Face), so naturally, I go through most of these struggles on a daily basis.

And before you ask, yes I'm fine. No, I'm not mad. This is just my face, so take it or leave it! To those of you who have been #blessed with an RBF, you'll probably relate to these more than you'd like to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Iconic Duos: Timeless Legends

From Luke and Leia to Beyonce's twins...

774639
Luke and Leia from Star Wars, a iconic duo
Lucasfilm

“Name a more iconic duo... I'll wait." OK, well, if you insist. In no particular order, here's a list of 100 iconic duos that seem to be timeless.

SEE MORE: This Is The ICONIC Disney Sidekick You Are To Your BFF, According To Your Zodiac Sign

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

A Candid Letter to My Best Friends Ex

Because this is the real form of torture you deserve.

833
middle finger
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash

What's up Asshat,

I've composed a list of things that I wish upon you, and they're harsh and cruel. These things are things that I wouldn't wish upon my worst of enemies, not even that Starbuck's barista who always screws up my order, not even him. You fall into a whole other category of hate. You surpass Starbucks barista. Congratulations, I'm actually a pretty nice person, making you worthy of every single bit of torture I wish upon you. What are these things I wish upon you you might ask?

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments