If you’re looking for Alexander Lewis‘s signature trap horns, you’re not going to find them in Blue. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t listen to it. The musician started gaining notoriety in 2018, playing alongside huge trap artists like Ekali and KRANE at Brownies & Lemonade stages across the country. But in this project, he shows off his chops in hip-hop, jazz, and R&B… and we couldn’t be happier.
Now, Alexander Lewis doesn’t completely abandon his trombone. Instead, he finds creative ways to incorporate it into these tracks for a soul-infused hip-hop sound. However, this is nothing new. Here at FUXWITHIT, we’re loving this subgenre of hip-hop. In recent months, we’ve been following names like KYLE. and Kota the Friend closely, so Blue was right up our alley.
Blue is relatable. The album highlights the struggles of balancing your career, love, and mental health, as the world is crashing around you. ‘Hear Me Out’ is a great example of this, crying out for a sense of self and stability. The song recognizes the sadness and uncertainty someone could feel, even when it seems like everything is going well.
