AUDIO: Chakara Blu – “Iconic”

From the opening bass notes of Chakara Blu’s new single, “Iconic,” you know what type of song you’re in for. The tempo is high, and Chakara is rapping with all the swagger in the world. A pair of verses are all it takes to get you hyped, with Blu talking about being an absolute boss. The song is on the shorter side, but stays true to the method that has worked for recent singles so far. If you haven’t heard from Chakara Blu recently, her tracks as of late are full of confidence, and this one showcases the rapper at her best. Check out “Iconic” below:

VIDEO: J.O.S.E. – “Iconic”

Whether it’s on the microphone or behind the camera, J.O.S.E. aka CTM Films comes correctly, as is the case for his most recent video, “Iconic”. The track features some timely soundbites from 2Pac, which serves as the break between verses in the place of a hook. There’s plenty of substance in the verses themselves as well, with a very authentic sounding flow. It’s clear from this whole package that J.O.S.E. is influenced by a different era of music, with legends helping craft his sound in some ways. If you’re a fan of the artistic side of hip hop, you can appreciate what is going on with this record and video. Check out the clip for “Iconic” below: