Artist: G-Eazy
Track: “Far Alone”
Album: These Things Happen

The career of G-Eazy is one that plays into the idea of what many Milliennials have grown to believe is the definition of the American dream. Over the course of three mixtapes that play like albums (two of which received widespread recognition), G has crafted a unique niche in the world of urban music that straddles the lines between hip-hop and pop with a ferocity and swagger that is entirely one-of-a-kind. Now, having just wrapped a summer spent on the road alongside Lil Wayne, young Gerald is prepping the release of his next album, and late last week the lead single made its debut online.

Featuring help on the hook from Jay Ant, “Far Alone” welcomes the world back into the world of G-Eazy with a new twist on familiar themes. The production feels like a more street-ready take on the sonic ideas from Must Be Nice and the lyrics recall the journey to success G has spent the last few years traveling on his own. He touches on his early days hanging with friends and discovering the possibilities of a life in music, then in the second verse transitions into the present with mentions of where he now finds himself as the personification of what can happen when one takes life into their own hands.

The hook on “Far Alone” is simple, but effective, and nearly guarantees a flood of mentions across social media in the months to come thanks to the cockiness of the line, “but now I’m here, bitch.” G has definitely had stronger refrains in the past, but this one is infectious enough to push away any negative thoughts one may initially feel toward the chorus. You can stream the song below (and enjoy the official video).

G-Eazy may have only been on the national radar for a handful of years, but the evolution of his sound and skill level have undergone surpasses the progress many of his peers have been able to make with much more time and success. “Far Alone” marks the beginning of a new chapter in his career, but it’s built on the back of everything he’s accomplished thus far. He’s not abandoning what helped bring him into the spotlight, but rather tweaking it to reach an even larger audience, and the results are as good as anything he’s released to date. These Things Happen does not have a release date just yet, but with tracks like this it could very well be one of the most talked about albums of 2014.

Written by: James Shotwell (Follow him on Twitter)

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