Duece Dysart, a Columbus-based rapper, has released his new EP, ‘Chapter Black’, a project that marks a significant shift in his music style and approach. The EP, which was created in collaboration with producer Jack ‘Tha Audio Unit’ Burton, features a more atmospheric and cinematic sound, with Dysart adopting a rhythmic and percussive cadence.

A New Direction

Dysart’s decision to change his music style was driven by a desire to create something more personal and honest. ‘I wasn’t feeling the previous project, so I decided to start fresh and create something new,’ he explained in an interview. The resulting EP is a deeply personal and vulnerable project, with Dysart rapping about his upbringing, his relationships, and his experiences.

The EP’s sound is characterized by its use of drumless beats, which provides a unique and introspective backdrop for Dysart’s lyrics. ‘The drums for a rapper are the rhythm, the cadence,’ Dysart explained. ‘When your voice becomes that drum, you become the rhythm, you become the cadence.’ This approach allows Dysart to dictate the tempo and create a sense of freedom in his music.

A Story of Empathy and Understanding

Throughout the EP, Dysart tells a story of empathy and understanding, rapping about the struggles and challenges faced by those around him. He reflects on his own experiences and the choices he made, and how they have shaped him into the person he is today. ‘I learned from my grandfather that you don’t get away with every heist,’ Dysart said, referencing the lessons he learned from his grandfather’s stories about the criminal underworld.

Dysart’s music is not just about his own experiences, but also about the people and the community around him. He raps about the struggles of growing up in a neighborhood with limited resources and opportunities, and how these challenges can shape a person’s choices and decisions. ‘When I was a kid, I thought what I was doing was right, because it was applauded and it was respected,’ Dysart said. ‘But as I grew older, I realized that these guys were very adjacent to me, but it would be like one day they stopped going to football practice.’ Dysart’s music is a testament to the power of empathy and understanding, and the importance of recognizing the complexities and challenges faced by individuals and communities.

Original reporting: Matter News (Columbus) — read the source article.