ALBUM REVIEW
Cilvia Demo by Isaiah Rashad
I didn’t know this guy existed until I saw the 2013 BET Cypher. After listening
to the T.D.E Cypher a few times, I thought he held his own. No punch lines
stood out, but his ability to stay on beat while using common phrases left
me intrigued. I decided to give the Cilvia Demo EP a listen.
The EP opens up with sheer honesty in a track called “Hereditary.” This song
solidifies his stance as a musician. He understands how to use melody, and
the lyrics are deep. Even if you don’t understand the words, you can ride to
the sound.
Any question of his lyrical ability is answered within 30 seconds of track
two, “Webie Flow.” This is the type of track an MC closes their eyes to
and pretends they wrote it. Isaiah has an uncanny ability to use everyday
phrases, like “I’ve grown up for child’s sake.” He rides the beat with a
ferociousness of a Ludacris, but younger and with fewer punch lines.
Track 3 “Cilvia Demo” digs him deeper into the “bad guy that women love”
persona. He basicall