Something interesting seems to always happen at cultural crossroads. Take Isai Morales, for instance; embracing an eclectic hip-hop ethos highly infused by his Latin roots, the talented American producer and rapper uncovers a nocturne, liminal aural space, one that’s packed with fearless rap allure and soulful sample work. Whichever way you look at it, there’s no doubt surrounding Morales’ incredible talent. Active for over a decade, Isai has been putting himself forward as one of the Midwest’s hip-hop wonder kids.
He’s not pursuing the beaten path: rather, he’s creating his own. ‘chilaquiles’ is the perfect evidence of that. Marking the project’s latest effort, the piece sees Isai Morales teaming up with fellow artist Blvck Svm and producers Por Vida and Mane, crafting a hard-hitting, vibrant piece that’s immersive and hypnotic. Drawing inspiration from jazz and soulful sonic formulas, ‘chilaquiles’ delivers an elegant, nostalgic listening experience, one that’s short – just over the two-minute mark – yet memorable.
Delving deeper into the single, Morales explains: “I wrote ‘chilaquiles’ during a time in my life where I was learning to be more present in the moment, while simultaneously remembering who I was, and who I am.”
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