Kurtis Hoppie is a very ambitious Pop/Rap Artist with a distinctive approach to making music, breaking boundaries and exploring different genres and creative ideas. The artist has experienced a truly massive wave of success in recent times, but he certainly didn’t get there overnight. On the contrary, Kurtis worked very hard on getting where he is now, and it was all a matter of 4 main things. Number one, believing in himself.
Number two, he surrounds himself with talented collaborators and like-minded people. Number three, being able to deeply and truly understand his audience; and last but not least, the most important of all, number four: having faith and believing in Jesus, and hope.
Kurtis wanted to do something different with his artistry as a rap artist. He didn’t want to be “Just Another” rapper; he wanted to be someone who could genuinely inspire others and give the audience a more personal experience. His songs are unique, and in many ways, they relate to his own life, but they are still relatively easy to connect to for his audience. For instance, one of Kurtis’ most successful tracks is a song titled “Vegan Burgers.” Kurtis wrote this song to his loving and beautiful wife, so it is a personal song. However, most listeners can empathize with the song’s more profound meaning. We all know what it is like to care for someone honestly, or at the very least, we know what it feels like to dream about building something lasting, like a positive relationship or a family based on love, passion, and loyalty. Kurtis makes compelling songs loaded with such meaningful thoughts and topics, celebrating faith in God and inspiring people to look at life with a broader perspective. Despite the hardships, the world can be a much more welcoming and bright place, with faith by hour side! The title of Kurtis’ most recent studio EP, which immediately went on to become a hit release in the Christian rap community, could be seen as a perfect metaphor to describe all of this.
The rapper’s most recent release is titled Problem Child, and it feels like a prime example of all the versatility, talent and creative ambition you can expect from Kurtis. For starters, the sound of this production is very pristine, rewarding for the listener in its clarity and impact, but also warm enough to secure a more intimate dimension that creates a stronger connection with the audience. Kurtis can always set the bar higher with different compositional ideas, and Problem Child is no other. This song also comes with a more profound lyrical concept, which makes the song all the more authentic and easy to relate to. Like some of the best songwriters out there, Kurtis understands that great music is all about storytelling. With this release, he aims to share a message with the audience and provide entertainment!
The EP has a modern and polished production, which allows the song mixes to stand out for their clarity and depth. The low end of the bass, for instance, is obese and punchy. By contrast, the mid-range is warm but never harsh. This is kind of where the vocals sit, so this section of the mixes needs to be very crisp, and the songs on “Problem Child” certainly deliver in that department as well! In addition to that, the top end of these song mixes has a nice, silky tone that contributes to a smooth-sounding mix that puts the vocals at the forefront. This is especially apparent when listening to how the hi-hat sounds cut through the mix without obliterating everything with harsh, overly bright tones. Ultimately, this EP has an incredible sonic balance, but Kurtis’ content is the true star under the spotlight. He certainly has a character of his own, instead of simply trying to copy other influences along the way.
Find out more about Kurtis Hoppie, and do not miss out on Problem Child, which is now available on some of the very best digital streaming services on the web.
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