Some Type of Way – L.A. Verse (reviewed by Dave Franklin)

L.A. Verse asks us to dive into the rhythmic labyrinth of hip-hop, the O.G. of urban beats birthed from the soul of the streets. But let me tell you, we aren’t talkin’ about your granddaddy’s rap anymore. No, sir, we’re riding the sonic wave through two generations of evolution, where artists don’t just bend the rules—they break them and build something new.

Enter “Some Type of Way,” the latest transmission from L.A. Verse. Don’t go slappin’ any simple labels on this vibe; it’s a genre-defying trip. Yeah, you catch the echoes of hip-hop’s roots in the groove, and the lyrical acrobatics scream rap, but it’s more than that. It’s a fusion of trap beats doing the jitterbug with ambient electronica while neo-R&B grooves slide in for a nightcap. Wrap your head around that, baby—it’s hip-hop, yes, sort of, but hip-hop or rap, if you prefer, that has been on a long sonic journey since those early days.

This isn’t your mama’s hip-hop, either. Back then, the pioneers had scores to settle, words to sling, and egos to inflate. But this? It’s a chilled-out party where the beats kick back, the vibe’s celebratory, and life’s the guest of honour. “Some Type of Way” ain’t here to start a war; it’s on a mission to soundtrack the summer shindig, describing the scene as it becomes the scene.

From the gritty beginnings to the digital agora, hip-hop’s taken a wild ride, and “Some Type of Way” is the torchbearer of the new sound. Whether the forefathers nod in approval or scratch their heads in confusion isn’t the point. The point is this music is here to stay. Groove on, my friends, because in this sonic landscape of relaxed beats, digital wizardry, cool samples, and futuristic tech, the only thing that matters is the rhythm, and that, my friends, is a damn good thing. Right?