K.Flay

I think I’m in love. K.Flay is a quirky female rapper and producer. She’s kinda sexy too, in that “I’m sweaty, smart and indie” way. Her claim to fame is producing ridiculously catchy music in “a basement.” She, like most of the artists I dig, mashes genres with ease. She mixes music as disparate as emo rock, pop, and rap and samples songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Pack, Grizzly Bear, The Cataracs, and Gnarls Barkley. Her rapping reminds me of a mixture of Das Racist, Kid Cudi, and Childish Gambino, all of whom I respect for their wit, versatility and non-traditional production. K.Flay doesn’t rap about things she doesn’t know, she speaks poetically and truthfully about a range of topics including low self-esteem, the recent recession and reveals the myths of the society we live in– all while keeping in character and in step with the beats she crafts. While her music’s content can be dark, she doesn’t shy away from creating songs for pure shits ‘n giggles. Oh, and did I mention she studied Sociology and Psychology at Stanford University.

I’m surprised I didn’t pick up on her sooner, since she was featured on Zion I’s track Coasting. But honestly, that song didn’t show her most dynamic sides, her superb flow and impressive production skills.