Deon-Rapper
Major Projects: Maybe; The Zooey Deschanel Ep; The Deon Times: Love & Dreams
Notable Songs: “Maybe I”; “Moments (Feat. Kevin Abstract)”; “He Can Only Hold Her”; “Same Thing”; “The Party”; “The Dream”
Deon, only one name, is one of the more introspective and romantic emcees in the group. His latest project—Maybe–comes with a message that reads like the thoughts of an angst filled teenager on the verge of their first major life decision–which is what he is trying to convey in his music. This feeling of anxiety or confusion plagues Deon music and clearly his mind. He has no clear answer for what’s coming ahead in his life, but he does have an ample amount of memories and vivid wordplay, both of which he uses to paint vibrant images with colorful detail.
http://youtu.be/yAAHdQOufJM
His music mixes elements of alternative and hip-hop. Deon’s sound is reminiscent of Kool Ad, if the latter was insecure. The Toronto native’s rhymes are general concerned with his everyday life. However, instead of filled with a sense of superiority or wittiness found in Kool’s music, his rhymes are filled with uncertainty. It makes for a grippingly personal sound, one which is often shied away from by traditional hip-hop standards. This isn’t to say that he doesn’t get hyped or insert some serious braggadocio; instead, finding those styles are harder in his music than in others. When he does engage in that fearless fake it until you make it side of himself, it’s equally as good as his introverted moments.
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Nice writeup/column
I’ve personally seen ASF at work; and when they get together, it’s tremendous. Their work ethic, effort, and group dynamic is phenomenal. I personally wish them the best in all their future endeavors.