After listening to “Stay” for an unhealthy amount of time, it dawned on me that there are levels to this game, and Shawn Cook is in a league of his own with no competition. A first-rate lyricist of his time with a penchant for wordplay and songwriting, Shawn Cook has been demanding the industry’s attention with every release he puts out there, and this is in no way a fluke; he was 100% made for this game. He’s got that star quality in him, and the effortlessness with which he drops some thought-provoking bars over heavy atmospheric and equally laid-back instrumentals should be adopted as a curriculum to teach in rap schools!
You can call him Michael Jackson the way he moonwalks over the beats in “Stay” like a smooth criminal! And that cover art is the ultimate depiction of inexpressible creativity! The beats here are heavy, and so are the bars. “Stay” is the type to have you on the edge of your seat from minute one to the last nail on the head!
The futuristic banging and synth-heavy instrumentals are coated with sizzling basslines, some biting 808s, and flourishing drums. You should check on the quality of your sound system before playing this woofer-splitting banger!
Adopting an A-Z type of inspired rhyme scheme, Shawn Cook wastes no time making his mark as he lyrically assassinates without missing like a sniper for hire. Without even breaking a sweat, he flexes his innate abilities as a rapper and singer, blending the hard-hitting bars with memorable hooks to keep you heavily invested in this song like a shareholder!
The “Stay” theme is as rebellious as the melodies. It is delivered from the point of view of someone who, despite the red flags and toxicity, still won’t let go. He is craving more of the same and wants to stay, defying even his gut feelings that rebel against the idea.
“Stay” has been unanimously acclaimed, with over 130K Spotify streams! So, if you haven’t already heard about it, this is your chance to shine; click on the attached link and let this song “Stay” in your favorite playlist for good!
Link to the single:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3ArrEF8wsUneWLlbxT8qBB
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