Hip Hop from Death By Tapioca

Canadian born artist Death By Tapioca was raised on Eastern hospitality by his Iranian immigrant parents and Western pop culture from the surroundings he grew up in. Although proud of his heritage, he often struggled at times to square his place in a contradictory world. Overcoming trouble at school and with the law, his used songwriting as an outlet to express his politically charged view at a world that on the one hand welcomed him, but on the other, vilified him for his ethnicity.

Wanting to get back to a calmer and harmonious mind state, he practiced self-care, wrote poetry and went back to school before resurfacing as the lighthearted, fun-seeking, Death by Tapioca. Creating a musical melting pot to combine the worlds of East and West as seen through his eyes, he taps into influences ranging from ancient Persian and Chinese poets to present-day legends of Toronto’s slam scene, his love for both thoughtful rap artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Nas as well as K-pop stan culture.

Now he brings us his latest release with the track “Take It There”, a mellow hip hop cut of an airy instrumental backdrop sliced through with rhythmic flow. The rising star lays down verses layered atop a heavy bass line adorned with gleaming production intended to match the indoor warmth of the season.

An ode to an afterparty rendezvous, delivered with sensual beats, soft bell synths and chilled bars, “Take It There” delivers a sound that’s both upbeat and hypnotic. With a minimal feel, snapping beats drive this colourful piece that sees the artist lay down slick talk, witty references, and imagery to back it up to sway into a night of endless possibilities.

Commenting on the new track, he offers, “I was moved by the nighttime vibe JU$TUNLTD produced on ‘Take it There’, and amid the lockdown in Toronto was transported to a loungy after-party scene with a romantic interest. Exchanging witty banter with the ultimate goal of leaving together, to me the song represents all the playful fun and adventure we’ve been missing out on since the pandemic hit.”

Listen to Take It There below