Alex Forte drops new track “BLACK”

Rising artist Alex Forte hails from Cleveland, Ohio and grew up with an immense passion for Hip-Hop. Now he’s
carved out a reputation ad a formidable writing, rapping, and producing force, combining soul-based melodies with Midwest-style rhymes and flow making him a new talent to watch.

So far his music has been well received, with previous releases landing him spots on Spotify playlists like ‘Discover Weekly’ and ‘Daily Mix’. Now the influential artist brings us his latest offering with the single “BLACK”, an impactful and liberating soulful Hip Hop jam.

Opening up with a beautiful folk choral sample which lays the harmonic tone and runs throughout the track, the sample alludes itself to allow Alex’s emotively driven vocals to sit at the core of the whole soundscape. As the track builds towards a heavy hitting chorus, the artist’s vocal flow bursts with pure passion and fire which is provoked through the sense of fulfilment that you feel through the beat.

Coming in at just under two and a half minutes, “BLACK” demonstrates Forte’s vocals and lyrical skills and his knack for creating a perfect instrumental backdrop to drop an instantly infectious rap piece with commercial appeal that’s sure to leave listeners wanting more.

Commenting on the lyrical context of the track Alex offers, “BLACK is a song about the faith of the young, black and gifted in America. Staying true to their power, liberating themselves from the fear of failure, and trusting God will guide my steps to a better life. BLACK represents hope, prosperity and uncomfortable truths while being BLACK in America.”

He goes on further to discuss the production process of creating the track, “I chopped up a dope folk/choir sample and laid some hard-hitting drums & 808’s to complement the sample. The song concept was influenced by the protests during the summer 2020 surrounding the unjustifiable deaths of black
Americans.”

Listen to Black below

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