In a new class of of artists who are breaking from the traditional molds of hip-hop and R&B, words like “innovation” and “interesting” take on new meanings with different nuances. This up and coming class of artists are those who’ve not only existed on the internet, but thrived on it, and created entire aesthetics within it. Trapcry, an interesting artist whose music cannot be put into one genre, is a part of this new class, with music that is perfect for “dancing and partying” just as much as “drinking a bottle of Port wine and being moody in the house.” The Newcastle, DE, born rapper who now splits his time between RVA and ATL, is no stranger to the music scene. With a visual aesthetic that communicates a mysterious, almost sensual darkness, Trapcry invites us into his world in ways that challenges musical norms. Songs like “Toyfriend,” “Hot Boyz,” and “Hennything” are not only difficult to place into genres, jumping freely between guitar ballads, hip-hop, new R&B, and underground house music, but they also go against the heteronormative grains we’ve been conditioned to. With a sing-rapping style which sounds like a strange but wonderful mix between Ke$ha, Migos, and early Usher, he talks about ‘hitting the stage’ and ‘looking for the hot boys.’ Playfully and masterfully altering the gender dynamic in his songs, we get a new and fun sound that is as much entertainment as it is interesting.
— Devyn Springer