Lexington-based independent artist Perpetuate The Struggle is turning tragedy into triumph with his groundbreaking hip-hop album, The Good Fight. Operating as a true one-man creative powerhouse, he writes and composes every element himself, harnessing cutting-edge AI technology alongside digital audio workstations to refine his sound.
Born from profound grief following the sudden loss of his mother in 2023, the project translates raw personal pain into purpose. Amazingly, much of this 27-track album was birthed inside his car during work breaks. Serving as the inaugural release in an ambitious multi-genre series, it hits like a ton of bricks.
The album kicks into high gear with “Black Curtain,” where plucking guitars and swelling strings merge with rumbling drums and pumping horns. The artist delivers an engaging, dynamic performance, singing with intense passion about where memories go to die. Farther down the tracklist, “Fractured Mind” cranks up the heat with deep bass and sharp, glitzy, pelleting drums. He pours out his soul in a frustrated, smug cadence, tackling the relentless search for inner peace when your mind feels completely shattered.
Just when you think you have him figured out, he throws a curveball with “Elvis’ Toilet.” Powered by punchy, humorous swelling horns, the track leans into scatological comedy as he reflects on being born the exact day Elvis died, right on the toilet. Balancing heavy-hitting tributes like “Mom” with clever, lighthearted moments, the album keeps listeners guessing at every turn.
All in all, Perpetuate The Struggle hits a home run with The Good Fight, serving up a deeply authentic hip-hop odyssey that proves healing and art go hand in hand.
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Review by: Naomi Joan