AR Base - Raging Soul
AR Base is a music artist whose sound spans several genres, utilizing elements of Hip-Hop, R&B, Gospel and Neo-Soul to create something entirely unique. Having started writing songs at the age of seven, AR Base is a talented artist who has come a long way in his career. Today we are excited to share our thoughts on some of the tracks from AR Base’s upcoming eight-song album, Raging Soul, which is due for release on July 2, 2021.
“Borderline” is the first track we listened to from Raging Soul and it definitely left an impression. Utilizing an EDM style to really suck the listener in, this track is up-tempo and has plenty of positive vibes to go around. AR Base wrote “Borderline” to encourage believers in Jesus to unashamedly do so and ignore outside societal influences, a powerful message brought to life by in-your-face synths and AR Base’s powerful vocals. “Borderline” definitely packs a punch and the authenticity that AR Base brings in this track really gives it that extra emotional oomph that ties everything together.
The second track we took a listen to was “Gym Rules”. This track features an awesome Hip-Hop groove and also features some stellar guest vocals from rapper Q-Flo. The way in which the rap vocals bounce off of the instrumental is a real treat to listen to and, as a whole, the song is extremely easy to move to as a result. This song will be perfect for your workout playlist; it is full of energy, extremely upbeat and motivational in nature - the perfect thing to get things pumping!
“Affirmation” is the third track we listened to and the track reveals its lo-fi nature from the outset. Unlike the first two songs we listened to, “Affirmation” features spoken word vocals which really helps it stand out from not just the other tracks on the album but also from the kind of music that most other artists are making these days. Through the spoken word vocals, AR Base speaks about dangers of excessive social networking and the importance of proper time management, things that are really key to having success in today’s world that is so full of distractions. The lo-fi backing track fits this message and delivery extremely well and this track really is special.
These three tracks represent an engaging teaser for what is to come with the rest of Raging Soul and the album as a whole is one you will not want to miss. The album features Hip Hop, R&B, EDM, Lo-fi, Pop-R&B and Afro Vibes, giving each track its own distinct flavor. Other standout tracks from Raging Soul include “Social Media Madness” which feels like a brilliant and up-tempo collage of sound as well as the soul-baring track “Trouble”. You can learn more about AR Base through his website and Facebook and catch his music on Spotify, YouTube and SoundCloud. Keep your eyes - and ears - open for July 2nd, when Raging Soul drops!
