Dro Kenji: The One to know

In 2022, talent is rare. Especially in rap culture, those involved indulge in clout chasing and flexing to step outside of themselves in hopes of becoming something that an individual simply is not. Oftentimes the culture confuses someone’s resume and product with their temporary buzz and clout. Dro Kenji is a new rapper on the scene that deserves the spotlight and will break into the mainstream sooner than most of your favorite rappers.

According to a 10kProjects article, Dro Kenji started from the bottom with a cheap mic and a bad laptop. The Summerville, South Carolina artist has been releasing on major streaming platforms since 2020 but formerly released singles and mixtapes on less formal platforms like Soundcloud until he connected with Internet Money

Dro Kenji is unlike other rappers because of his melodies and content. While many rappers stereotypically talk about violence, women, and money, Dro Kenji differs in content and style. He connects with his audience by making music for those who turn pain into passion. Soulfully sliding on his producers’ beats with a sing-song rap style akin to martyrs and legends like JuiceWrld and XXXTentacion.

Dro Kenji’s inspiration references the popular game, Rockband, and specifically Weezer, Radiohead, and Soundgarden which makes sense once a listener hears his music. Dro Kenji’s melody-driven beats and soul-grabbing bars speak to his audience in a way that other industry rappers and singers fail.

His newest project released on August 30th, Anywhere But Here, reassured his core fans that he is continuing the path that put him in the limelight. Anywhere But Here, deserves the attention of the mainstream due to the fact this his music sounds as good (if not better) than many of the artists that dominate the mainstream arena. In the near future, don’t be surprised when Dro Kenji is winning awards and topping the charts