SXMPRA has released his first EP to date, The Evil In Which We Thrive, featuring his recent singles, "GOD MODE!," "LOCKJAW," and "JDM DRIFT EDIT VERY TRENDY HOUSE PHONK!." His close friend and collaborator Dozy Doe produced the project.
The EP kicks off with "GOD MODE!," which features a blend of hardcore hip-hop and nu-metal sounds. SXMPRA discussed the making of the track at the time of its release, last month.
“’GOD MODE!’ was made in the exact same setting as “LOCKJAW,” but only the day before,” SXMPRA stated. “Dozy made this beat after I suggested he watch the movie Midsommar, which he found himself inspired by. This track doesn’t necessarily have a story behind it, but a story can be found in the pure aggression of the track. It’s up for interpretation!”
After the newest single, "JDM DRIFT EDIT VERY TRENDY HOUSE PHONK!," the project moves onto "LOCKJAW!"
“Dozy and I created this song with the intention of having a catchy element while still staying true to both of our usual gritty sounds,” SXMPRA said in a statement. “We aimed to create a dark atmosphere paired with a high tempo and aggressive top line that snatches the listeners attention, drawing them in and keeping them intrigued with multiple switch ups.”
SXMPRA cites XXXtentacion, Suicideboys, as well as Pouya as inspirations for his sound, which blends elements of rap and rock together.
Later this month, SXMPRA will be hitting the road to promote The Evil In Which We Thrive. He will be joining New Zealand-based rapper Lil Bubblegum for the tour, “Holy Guap!” They'll be hitting seven cities in the U.S. and Canada during a 10-day period. The tour kicks off on February 7th at The Echo in Los Angeles before hitting Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Toronto. It eventually concludes at Elsewhere Zone One in New York City on February 17th.
"USA + CANADA WE’RE COMING FOR YOU!" SXMPRA announced on Twitter back in December, before adding, "THE HOLY GUAP! TOUR, A 7 STOP TOUR ACROSS USA & CANADA! TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT http://sxmpra.com or http://lilbubblegum.com."
Check out SXMPRA's EP, The Evil In Which We Thrive, below.
Tracklist:
- GOD MODE!
- JDM DRIFT EDIT VERY TRENDY HOUSE PHONK!
- LOCKJAW!
- BYE EYED MESSIAH
- NIGHTMARE