Alternative Hip Hop from dxrival

Born and bred in New York and currently calling Syracuse home, dxrival is steadily making his name in the music scene. At just 22 years old, dxrival’s journey into music began at a young age, but it wasn’t until 2019 that he decided to fully immerse himself in his sonic passion, debuting with the single “High School Hate.”

Followed up by singles two and three, he then took a break for a few years before returning towards the end of last year with the single “Famous Prayer.” With a collaborative spirit, he’s linked up with various artists over the years including D.O. FLO, JayCee, Dextris, violet888 and g0ggleb0y, working with local acts while consistently refining his own musical output.

Now he brings us his latest effort with his first release of 2024, the brand new single titled “Money To The Grave.” Serving up a brooding alternative hip hop sound cut with intense synth textures, pounding beats and moody vocal flows, dxrival presents the perfect snapshot of his evolving sonic vision.

Written about working hard and obtaining wealth until death, the track hosts an aspirational message of motivation, compounded by the driving energy in the instrumental. Kicked off by the dark buzz of synth lines above the rattle of snapping beats, the punching bass ushers in dxrival’s laid back vocal delivery which rolls rapped flows throughout.

Packaged in a potent hundred second dose of raw energy and crisp electronic aesthetic, “Money To The Grave” sees dxrival continue to deliver his innovative sound via a biting yet empowering rap outing. Recorded and mixed entirely by dxrival himself, the track is the superb display of his experimental approach as he kicks off another year of musical adventure.

Listen to Money To The Grave below

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