"Rápfagas": Vladi Continues to Display His Lyrical Powers

Puerto Rican, Caribbean and Latin American hip hop is highly distinguishable for traditional boom bap sounds paired with socially aware and politically charged lyrics. In a time where reggaeton conquers the Latin pop streams and Latin trap is slowly becoming the new form of pop music, young Puerto Rican lyricist Vladi isn’t one to stay away from the aforementioned subject matter and soundscapes in his new EP "Rápfagas."

(cover for the project)

In the three-song five-minute EP "Rápfagas", Vladi touches on familiar subject matter while using classic boom bap instrumentals. Starting the project with “Isla Apta”, Vladi displays his lyricism in a tune where the rapper presents his point of view regarding the current political and social climate of his homeland. The project then brings a short transition with the lo-fi instrumental “Tamos Vivos,” which provides the image of meeting someone who is living under bad circumstances yet looks at the positive side of life becoming a perfect transition into the final song of the EP. With “Prendo Pa’ Los Secos,” Vladi celebrates smoking weed but also looks at the repercussions of doing this in an island where it is illegal to do so.

​(picture of Vladi as found on his Facebook)

Vladi’s latest EP is another display of a rapper who is aware of his surroundings and who definitely has an opinion on how it can be better. Though the project may be short, "Rápfagas" shows some great lyricism and conceptual work.

​Listen to “Rápfagas” on Spotify