SAINT tgw is etching his way into the annals of hip-hop history with his raw authenticity and trademark emotively cinematic sound, and his latest single, in darkness, sets his reputation ablaze. Influenced by icons such as Tupac, Nas, and Biggie, while standing shoulder to shoulder with contemporaries like Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Drake, the rapper is blazing his own trail to the top without missing a step.
in darkness doesn’t just hit hard; it hits in all the right places. The high-energy intensity is perfectly juxtaposed with the meticulously measured cadence of his bars, which command a layered track that transcends typical hip-hop beats. Bluesy guitars angularly cut through the polished production, while the rattle of the 808s and blasts of bass create a visceral foundation for his fervent lyricism and charismatic conviction.
The anthem is a soundscape that melts the mind into susceptibility, making it impossible not to lock into SAINT tgw’s unrelenting momentum. SAINT tgw isn’t merely riding a wave of hype—he is the hype. in darkness solidifies his place as an industry heavyweight in the making and confirms what fans of raw, unfiltered hip-hop already know: SAINT tgw isn’t just aiming for greatness—he’s claiming it.
‘in darkness,’ will be available to stream on all major platforms, including SoundCloud, from January 14th.
Review by Amelia Vandergast