Hailing from Florida, XIOMARI, or XIO for short, is a unique voice in the alternative hip hop scene. A multifaceted artist, XIO began his creative journey as a beat producer, selling work on YouTube during high school.
However, it was a suggestion from a close friend and collaborator that steered him toward exploring his own vocal abilities. Venturing into rap, he produced his debut EP, DREAMS WILL COME TRUE, in 2019, igniting a passion for the craft that’s since defined his musical trajectory. Armed with a keyboard and MPC, XIO has crafted a sound that resonates with audiences globally.
Influenced by the likes of Travis Scott, Kanye West, The Weeknd and Frank Ocean, XIOMARI has sculpted a sonic vision uniquely his own. Unveiling his official sound in 2020 with the debut single “16,” he’s consistently dropped impressive tracks, earning him a coveted spot on Frank Ocean’s Homer Radio show.
Now he brings us his latest release with the new single titled “FLIP FREESTYLE,” a track written in the aftermath of disparaging remarks from a detractor. “FLIP FREESTYLE” is XIOMARI’s triumphant response to adversity, served up in his innovative hip hop style.
Astonishingly, he produced the track in his car and the result is a slick hip hop cut that pairs laid back instrumental backing with punchy vocal leads. Channeling the hate and spinning it into a superb display of sonic defiance, “FLIP FREESTYLE” sees XIOMARI lay down lively vocal flows over a beat-driven soundscape to create art in the face of judgement.
Opened by smooth, airy synth tones, riding over a snapping electronic beat, the artist threads razor-sharp rapped leads. Packed full of thumping groove and dynamic vocal delivery carrying biting lyricism, “FLIP FREESTYLE” offers a snapshot of the artist’s ever-evolving sonic output. With a self titled mix tape currently in the works, fans won’t have to wait long for their next dose of XIOMARI’s original sound.
Listen to FLIP FREESTYLE below
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