When Hiram Torres raps, he cuts through the smoke and lets the industry choke on the fumes. With ‘Devil’s Work’, the final single from his upcoming EP Otay Mesa, Torres tightens his grip on hyper-rap’s pulse, tearing apart the hollow bravado that fuels hip-hop’s most uninspired voices.
Torres produces as viciously as he spits, ensuring the roaring bass and chopped-up samples do just as much damage as his no-prisoners lyricism. The unrelenting momentum is a wrecking ball swung at the mediocrity he’s been forced to witness in the Los Angeles music scene. From talentless hopefuls who should have picked a trade to the cesspool of pay-to-play promoters, he makes it clear: he’s sick of the game, but too in love with hip-hop to walk away.
At its core, ‘Devil’s Work’ isn’t just a takedown; it’s an unfiltered account of what it means to fight for credibility in a culture that’s been diluted beyond recognition. The bluesy rock-infused middle eight pushes the track into unexpected yet seamlessly executed terrain, echoing That Handsome Devil while proving that Torres isn’t bound by convention. If honesty is the devil’s work, Torres is more than happy to be hell’s mouthpiece.
‘Devil’s Work’ is now available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify.
Review by Amelia Vandergast
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