About the music, he has described the beat as "dope, swampy, alligator, snake-infested, gangrene, dark". Speaking about the lyrical themes on display in "Till It's Gone", Yelawolf has described the song as "very aggressive" and "very dark", and notes that "It’s juxtaposed with this melody and the hook that gives it the power". The song was sampled by LD Entertainment in the production opening credits for the film Jackie.
Authentic tales and firsthand experiences with whiskey, God, love, and more whiskey were told at lightning fast BPMs, sending those in attendance over the edge with excitement.
The night saw an emphasis on older music with only a couple of tracks from Trial by Fire being brought to the stage. An hour and a half later, as the house lights turned on, it was safe to say these expectations were surpassed. Defying the odds of what hip-hop means to many, and shaking things up quite simply because he can, Yelawolf has earned his stripes thanks to his gripping lyrics and equally compelling mixes.Įxpectations for the live execution of hit songs from his discography were high. His previous effort, 2015’s Love Story, achieved critical acclaim for its unique spin on the genre. Born in Alabama and raised in various locations thereafter, the rapper has pushed relentlessly in recent years to create quality hip-hop records without hesitation.
Now touring the nation in support of his latest release Trial by Fire, Yelawolf is the definition of a brilliant individual changing the face of hip-hop as we know it. YelawolfĪtha, better known as Yelawolf, stood tall at center stage, covered in tattoos from head to toe and looking for trouble. In other words, present were the perfect ingredients to make for one hell of a party on a cold and rainy Saturday night in Manhattan. In attendance was a combination of biker types, hip-hop fanatics, alternative rock enthusiasts, and just about everything in between. As he emerged from the eerie fog that coated the stage at the Highline Ballroom in Lower Chelsea, a rugged and fearless Michael Wayne Atha greeted perhaps the most eclectic mix of music fans ever present at the same show.