Milwaukee’s best, IshDARR, has been one of the most promising rappers in the game for a minute. Back in 2015 we named him one of the 8 Rappers You Should Be Listening To and over the past two years he’s only gotten better. Cementing this fact comes For The Better, a six cut EP that’s nothing short of flames. With production from Canis Major, ESTA, Omito, MAG, Emani, J Robb and Taylor King, IshDARR showcases his exceptionally evolving talents as an artist.
The project kicks off with the sounds of putting a tape in the deck that instantly evokes waves of nostalgia. The beat behind ‘Ol’ Dirty’ keeps this going as it blends jazzy and emotive feels with solid knock. IshDARR pulls you in from the jump and keeps you captivated. As his first verse fades an incredible instrumental is brought forth delivering waves of feels. This track sets the stage and prepares listeners for something special.
‘Foreplay’ has Ish moving over a super smooth beat as he flexes his swagger in a seductive fashion. ‘FREE’ packs an uplifting punch as IshDARR explores his own direction. With another powerful instrumental interlude ‘FREE’ illustrates the project’s ability to shine for both the bars and the beats. With Soulection vet ESTA on the boards for ‘Mucho Mango’ the two pull together an infectious summer smash that pays homage to the Lil Troy classic ‘Wanna Be A Baller.’ Closing the project out comes two anthematic cuts in ‘LIES’ and ‘Get It Back (Airmax 95)’ which both GO.
IshDARR is everything we love in a rapper in 2017: from dope bars, to catchy hooks, great songs and one hell of an ear for beats…and he’s only getting better. IshDARR is the rapper you need to tell your friends about.
