Lil Traffic - Mystery Drank (Official Audio)
What’s good y’all? The forecast on this thirsty Thursday is 100% chance of precipitation with Lil Traffic’s “Mystery Drank.” About a week since it’s release, sitting with this record in rotation only reminded me of how dope Lil Traffic is. It’s been a little over 5 years since the No town spitter popped up on my radar. The work ethic has never changed and was killing shows as an opening act for many dope artists. The simple, whimsical flow of his hooks have me convinced that Traffic speaks from the heart. Nothing he says feels forced or from a place of over thinking. A natural creative, Traffic does his thing over spacey, hard hitting instrumentation.
“It’s a mystery, what’s in my drank? No more misery, got a full tank.”
Lil Traffic brings a certain texture to a track with his vocals. The distinct vocal inflections and cadence that is catchy but unpredictable. It’s easy to get lost into the song when Traffic starts up with his hooks but you never know where he’s going to take it next. The first verse comes in with a style unlike any other out right now. Traffic is in his bag and finds a comfortable pocket to ride the beat flawlessly. The lyrics aren’t overtly simplistic but are laced together with the appearance of ease. Regardless of the verse’s contents, Traffic makes it sound good. When it comes to being in his element, Traffic might partake in his go to vices. Whether it be what’s in his cup or whoever he’s taking home for the night.
“I’m a get out and go, I renew the flow. Get out of heat, designer clothes. Three different hoes. They don’t even know me, but truth being told they all got cold feet. What’s on her mind at the time? She never told me. Trying to get back in my life, she love the old me.”
Traffic has been living life, finding inspiration as it finds him through experiences. Being himself is all he can do and expressing that in any form he can. The style he brings into his look, sound, and ideas cause people to notice. Perhaps the attention of those who may have been sleeping on him before. Regardless of what they thought of him before, their opinions the last thing on his mind. He’s focused on growth and improving to level up. It’s not necessarily what’s on him but what’s in him. He can’t help if being a jiggy dude has the bitches looking now. He doesn’t fall for their mind tricks though, he’s privy to how the game goes. They choosing up but he isn’t falling for the fake love. Staying focused and in his lane may hurt some feelings. Although it’s nothing personal, he’s not responsible for the idea of him that you have in your mind. The only thing that has changed is how you see him.
“They all dimes, all my bitches is change. They be fucking, they wanna touch fame.”
Traffic is used to the users and sees people for what their intentions are. In the life style, you have to be able to detect energy and see through others when it matters to protect your own. Traffic has his head right and in a better place to remain motivated. Instead of dwelling on the growing pains, Traffic leaves it in the bottom of his cup. Twisting up his worries and exhaling with ease before passing it to a bad one. This the life he chose and is accustomed to it. Every Lil Traffic song is an experience and takes you into his world every time. This one is too special and will be in your rotation for years to come.
Give the artist a follow and stream the record below. Is this your first time hearing Lil Traffic? If so, tap in and dig into his catalog. It’s not to be slept on.
— the weather watcher 🌦🛰