Have you ever watched an inner city action film, filled with drama and a hint of suspense? This track encompasses that overall theme, but the plot is much deeper.
Louisiana native, Septopia Black’s “Tracksion” from his ‘Villain of the Village’ album (released May 2024), takes us through the mentality of an artist that is wide awake and well aware of the world’s “matrix”, the subtle manipulation that is fed to the masses by the media and by its leaders.
He cleverly relates this theory to his perception of music and rappers that do not live up to the clout that they project.
Septopia illuminates “tracksion” in this sense, because he is ahead of the game and knows what’s really going on with the mindset of other independent artists in the industry.
“Theatrics is on the scene because esteem is very low / Animated by material things that come and go”
In this line he is specifically calling out artists that portray one image online but living another in reality.
Anything that get in my way,
I can surmount it.
He is saying that nothing will stop him, and if anything tries, he can overcome it. The tone of his dictation of this line emits powerful confidence, automatically leaning any listener toward believing that he will indeed “surmount” any challenge that tries him.
The lyrics, “My hands to the crowd filled with peace / I’m always preaching moral values in my travels with my wisdom unleashed…,” showcases Septopia’s ability to blend introspection with a powerful sense of purpose. It reflects his role as both a messenger and performer, connecting with the listener on a deeper level, via peace, morality, and personal growth. The imagery of extending hands to a crowd filled with peace, paints him as a public figure, exuding a unifying force, while “wisdom unleashed” reveals a more raw, authentic sharing of his lessons learned. This line highlights his unique ability to fuse thoughtful lyricism with an uplifting energy, leaving listeners inspired and introspective.
Featured Artist/Producer, Legacy City of Streetligion Nation, is even more blunt in his lyrics, openly calling out rappers that sneak diss and read lyrics to their freestyles on their phones.
Sneak dissin on your tracks and sh**
Half of you n*ggas freestylin’ on your cellular phone.
I got tracksion.
Blunt is the name in Legacy City’s game, as he comes at the listener with crystal clear vocals that have the sheer directness of the most vocal and strictest critic.
The beat, which was also produced by Legacy, boasts a powerful bass with bold brass and electric keyboard highlights, with the nostalgia of a 1980’s action-packed detective series.
However, there is no mystery to solve here, as Septopia Black and Legacy City deliver a raw, unapologetic critique of the music industry, exposing the façade of many artists while solidifying their own authenticity.
With edgy poeticism and bold delivery, they peel back the layers of illusion, challenging both their peers and listeners to confront uncomfortable truths.
The track’s intensity is amplified by its cinematic undertone, painting a vivid narrative of ambition, wokeness, and self-awareness.
By calling out the contradictions in the industry and claiming their place as artists who see beyond the “matrix,” Septopia and Legacy City demonstrate that “Tracksion” is more than a song; it is a statement.
The song is placed on our “Rap in Two’s” playlist on HomeBase Radio Spotify:
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