Was it me or the lifestyle?

After some conversations on Twitter with some of the artists I mention below, I found out whoever KAYMC is may have been using the names of other artists to gain a competitive edge to gain listens on Spotify. This is extremely unfortunate—and frankly—a bit sad. I thought about deleting this post. Then I gave it some more thought. I think the sentiment is still there. I believe I shared a valid opinion. Our communities should be more thoughtful and give to each other more often. I really wish I could still say the same about this song. All this being said, I started listening to many of the artists I mentioned in this post and they all have some incredible songs. They are all worth listening to!
-The blogger, Tyler.

A new artist popped out of nowhere on some people's Spotify Release Radar. The artist is called KAYMC and they released a single called "all gold." It took over the weekly playlist of many Spotify users because they probably listen to one of many artists specializing in many different genres featured in the song. According to the Spotify tags, this single features Larray, 404vincent, Tobi, pluko, TSHA, Corry Wong, Griffin Johnson, and The Kid LAROI. However, these are small artists and could be different artists than whatever populates in a Google search.

"Early in my life, I realized I don't need everyone but I realized I just might need someone. Jesus Christ came into my life - ya - he was that one."

It's a pretty crazy song using sounds you would never hear together otherwise. It focuses heavier on the hip-hop side but is full of smooth yet fast electronic sounds. It's a recipe that doesn't seem to make much sense but it created something beautiful.

"I dunno. Was it me or the lifestyle?"


There is something about a ton of people getting together and creating something beautiful. In the art of brewing, something similar happened on a much larger scale. The Black is Beautiful Initiative was started by Weathered Souls Brewing in San Antonio, TX and over 1,000 breweries in all 50 states and beyond have joined the cause, a collaborative effort to raise awareness for the injustices people of color face daily. Weathered Souls provided the base recipe of a moderately high ABV stout to showcase the different shades of black which other breweries can expand on.

The single by KAYMC is about growing up and getting out of a rut. The message behind this song is completely different than the beer inititive and no one is trying to compare the messages. But there is something about a ton of people getting together to make something beautiful and this is something a lot of us should strive for.


Song: all gold
Album: Single
Artist: KAYMC
Released November 27, 2020
Listen on Spotify
Listen on YouTube

Beer: Black is Beautiful
Style: Imperial Stout
Recipe: Weathered Souls Brewing Co.
Anywhere, USA
ABV: Varies; IBU: Varies
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