Dearest readers, music lovers, ladies and gentlemen, help me welcome UK artist TO1SWERVE back to our blog. This artist’s songs “Basement” and “Rain Down still live in my mind rent-free. For first-time readers, you are so lucky to be introduced to him, and for old-time fans like me, he returns to the music scene with a seventeen-song album titled “Shooting Star”. The record was released on 17th October. Let’s talk more about this album.

The album starts strong with “Breathe Easy”. The song opens with a soft piano melody and lovely female vocals before he starts to rap. In the song, we are introduced to a character who is living well, but he lets you know that before you come for him, know that he has paid his dues. He has sacrificed a lot of things just to get to where he is now. Musically, the song is packed with a lot of lyrics, but he doesn’t speed through them. You can hear every word, every punchline, and every verse. In the background of this amazing rap is this thumping beat and ethereal melody

The second song on the album is titled “Inbetween”. This song opens with another interesting beat that will excite you before the performance begins. In this song, the character talks about his lady in a very endearing way. He talks about how he feels like they are meant to be and what he feels for her. He continues to open up about her, and we learn that she is a freak in the sheets, a lady in the streets, and a God fearing woman. Who is this wonderful woman, because I want to meet her too, and perhaps learn a thing or two from her. Musically, To1swerve gave a Drake-like performance, where he has combined rapping and singing into one amazing performance!

“Fly higher” is the title of the next song. The song opens with this beeping sound before the beat drops and the rap begins. The persona in the song has gone through the fire, but, instead of the fire consuming him, he rose from the ashes like a phoenix. He tells us that no matter what gets thrown at him, he doesn’t stay down for long and continues to fly higher and higher. The confidence of the character that is evident in the lyrics is hammered through the rap performance. I need to meet this individual because, damn, he is the inspiration behind this hot performance.

Up next is “Thousand”. This song opens with an exciting beat, and the rappers follow up instantly. Ever heard the phrase “get rich or die trying?”, It is the title of one of the albums by the great 50 Cent. This song’s theme is about a character who lets us know that there are a thousand ways to get rich, and he will not give up. This character is a go-getter and will not sit on his hands, no matter what. Musically, my ears were blessed with the amazing rap performance, which was fast-paced but very clear and flawless.

Up next is the song “Stay Strong”. The song opens with another exciting beat that will captivate. This song is a song about perseverance. The song encourages us to keep our eyes on the prize and stay strong in the face of adversity. This message might sound annoying or pompous because it is easier said than done, but we should always keep trying to the very end, and the payout or reward will be more than we could ever imagine. We got a winning combination with this song. An amazing rap song that is also profound. You can’t go wrong with this combo.

“Grateful” is what the next song is called. The song opens with a very captivating beat that will catch your attention instantly!. In this song, the character tells us how far he has come and talks about how much gratitude he has. Basically, he can do certain things he couldn’t do because doors have opened, and big things are happening for him. He is Appreciative of his fame and everything he has. This rap was amazing, and the story in the song was a rags-to-riches masterpiece!

Next up is the song “Fire”. This song opens with a lively vocal performance. The song portrays a character who brings charisma and heat to whatever he does. Musically, this song is dancehall-infused and gives this Jamaican vibe to the song that will make you want to whine your waist. Now, don’t fight it, join me, an amateur dancer, and let’s dance to this incredible song. If I, a person with two left feet, can do it, so can you

“Elon” is the title of the next song. This song features the artist Tuffa. This song opens with a strong and short melody. Before we get to the theme of the song, let me tell you who Elon is for context. This song is about American billionaire Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Industries and the messaging platform X. The character in the song aspires to get big money and get rich like Elon Musk. Musically, the two artists brought the heart to this song, performing in complete harmony, each one shining without overshadowing the other.

Next is the song “Basement”. The song opens with a very fun intro. This song also shows off the artist’s singing chops. The song talks about how the artist started his music career. It’s giving started from the bottom, a song by the amazing Drake. The truth is that everyone starts from the bottom. If you persevere, you will get to the top. This song is not only a fun song, but it’s an inspirational one, and we get to know a little bit more about the artist’s music journey. What an awesome song!

Next up is the song “Celebration”. This song has a very lively and engaging intro. This dancehall-infused song is precisely what you think it is. It is about celebrating life with every chance we get. Not only is it about celebrating life, but the character in the song has also seen a lovely lady on the dance floor and is completely smitten by her. This song brings the fire as well, and it is a song you can play to get you in a celebratory way and just have fun with it.

The eleventh song on the album is called “Favor”. This song has a very fun intro. The song talks about how no one can dull your shine when you are favored by God. The blessing that is due to you will come even if your enemies are sitting right in front of you. They will look on helplessly as your life becomes everything you ever dreamed of, and they can’t lift even one finger to stop it. This song once again brings the spicy dancehall vibe and makes the song much more incredible.

Next up is a song called “Again”. The song doesn’t waste any time and gets into the performance. This song is an unapologetic persona who lets everyone know that if he is given the chance to start afresh, he will not change a single thing that he has done in his life so far. I envy this persona, and I wish I could live a life that is unbothered, unburdened, and unapologetic, but I will learn from this persona and from this song. The rap performance was flawless as always, and the album is getting better with every single song.

Up next is “Can’t tear down”. This song opens with a brief vocal performance before the real performance starts. The song talks about how people try to build what they can’t tear down. The song showcases the artist’s many talents, including singing and rapping. This song is unforgettable.

“We paid” is the name of the next song on the record. This song features the artist Kush. It opens with a catchy and lovely melody. The song portrays a character who can do anything, say anything, and go anywhere because he is rich. This song showed the talent of both artists, and it was incredibly good!

“Rain down” is the next song on the record. The song opens with a beautiful vocal performance that goes straight to business. In the song, the character brags about being blessed, and no matter what people might do to bring him down, he still comes on top. The instrumentation and the vocal performance on this song were quite amazing.

“Going up” is the song that follows. This doesn’t waste time and goes right into the vocal performance. The song talks about a character who is getting better with every punch thrown his way. This song encourages listeners to keep going hard even if people are in your face, telling you that you’re going to fail. The rap was profound and very exciting because he raps every line with so much precision.

The last song on the record is called “Bring Your Love”. This song opens with a very exciting drum beat that will captivate you. This reggae-infused song talks about a character who is asking a woman he loves to give him her love completely because she will not regret it. I love how this song brought out a completely different side of To1swerve. Tell me, how can one person be this talented??

Blending UK grit with Caribbean roots, the project delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, parenthood, and spiritual uplift, all delivered through his distinctive mix of hard-hitting rap and melodic flow. This album shows that he is more than a single; he is creating a legacy, track by track. As a fan of To1swerve, this album is a testament to survival, dedication, and ambition, establishing him as one of the most true voices to watch out for this year and in the music industry. I cannot wait to hear more music from him.

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