Bklyn Lo - "UNTLD" [prod. Juno Adonis] (Video)

Even when I'm not actively covering CT's hip-hop scene heavy as I once did, I do my best to keep my eyes and ears open for those artists who come through with the gems. I know for a fact there are a number of talented artists in this state who don't have a heavy buzz but are out there honing their craft and putting their heart into every single piece of art they create.

I guess I can't speak in regards to everywhere, but something I've noticed in Connecticut is it's always the artists who are overly vocal and into hyping their releases up that never deliver a product that really stands out or meets the expectations they created for themselves. It's one thing to believe in yourself and be proactive in your self-promotion. But it's another to post how "you up next, 'boutta put CT on the map," while tagging your entire friends list...and then dropping straight basura.

But, man...this guy Bklyn Lo is truly one of CT's best kept secrets. Whether behind the mic or handling the visuals, dude does not seem to attach his name to anything that isn't top-shelf. And he drops his work so casually - the humble yet confident attitude allows the music and/or videos to speak for themselves. With no hype necessary, the product exceeds any preconceived expectations.

On the Juno Adonis-produced "UNTLD", Bklyn sets forth a textbook demonstration of lyricism and wordplay. You'll have to play this record back time and time again to even try to catch the bars being dropped - it's quotables for days, from the moment you press play.

The video for "UNTLD" is quite simple, with Bklyn walking through the darkness of a parking garage. As I was watching the video, the imagery kept bringing up thoughts of some of the race-based shit that has been taking place - I was thinking how unfortunate it would be if someone called the cops on a young man who was channeling his creativity and bringing an artistic vision from his head to the physical. With young girls with lemonade stands and communities at a BBQ falling victim to racial profiling, I couldn't help but imagine cops rolling up on Bklyn with some trumped up charges - as a form of social commentary in the video or IRL during the recording process.

And, without spoiling the video, that doesn't happen.

Check out the video below and experience Bklyn Lo's "UNTLD".

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