raliqbashard:

Heartfelt, Honest, Mature, Authentic.

These are the words that come to mind when you think of Raliq Bashard. Much more than a leader or a king, to me the artist Raliq goes against the grain of what today’s average rapper is.

The Authenticy.

Raliq is honorably genuine with his words. A 23 year old who’s principals are evident every time he flows, which makes the caliber of his artistry classic 

to consumer standard as well as very scarce in today’s industry. Not your average chain/ring wearing artist like BIG SEAN, but more like an artist 

like ANDRE 3000, DRAKE, KAYNE WEST where the intelligence of a man can permit them to like those things but their taste challenges them to find other things. 

One watch, no diamonds, shirts with leather accents, shades that are subtle but expensive, interest in women who are naturally beautiful and driven and not women who are exaggerated shape wise. Dark liquor, neat. Jazz chops, weed and books about about power and truth.

The Delivery. 

Much like artist such as LUDACRIS, BUSTA RHYMES, KENDRICK LAMAR, EMINEM ect, there is a skill set in meter and rhythm that consumers of a older 

hip hop generation fiend for. I am new school because of my age but 

The Presence.

The original artist exudes a presence. It’s one thing to be lyrical; to be honest. It is a whole other thing to have presence. RICK ROSS. JAY-Z. BLACK THOUGHT. LIL WAYNE. There is a presence that all of these artist possess. It is what separates the artist who demands the attention of the listener and the artist who commands attention from the listener. Presence is not a skill. It is a gift. A connection to a higher power, a higher light. It’s prophetic. Raliq is one of those presence for the new age.  

Regal, skilled and respected.