SINGLE REVIEW: MEZMAH “SMOKE + MIRRORS”
Through “Smoke + Mirrors,” the rapper/artist Mezmah brings to light the tragic, untold story of a neighbor he used to live with next door being subjected to domestic violence. Reflecting and reinterpreting violent acts which he heard through the wall at an age when he could not fully understand the meaning, Mezmah approached this sensitive yet common topic with empathy and a heavy heart.
Punchy beats and moody backdrops paved the deep, emotive sonic background for his powerful storytelling in the piercing wordplay. Revolving around the captivating, punctuated hook, smoke and mirror had another layer to their imageries and metaphors.
Music is a form in which Mezmah voices his truth. Mezmah is known for his introspective storytelling and unfiltered perspective, shedding light on social-political unrests. His work is often deep and contemplative yet hits you right in the gut with raw and real lyricism.
