Get Familiar With San Diego Rapper, Flxwz & His Engaging New Album, ‘202’

Surviving the music industry has a lot to do with sheer consistency and luck. With so many new things being released at a rapid rate, the battle for a consumer’s attention is more heated than ever. What this creates is a system where only the most dependable and unique creators tend to stand out on a consistent basis, meaning it’s a lot easier to snag a hit record than it is to cultivate an actual fanbase. Coming out of San Diego, Flxwz (pronounced Flows) is well aware of all of this. After dropping a handful of singles throughout 2020 to build anticipation, he cashes in on the buzz with his debut album, 202.

One of the first things that caught my eye about this album was it’s run-time. Clocking in at 25-minutes, the 9-track project is just right as far as length goes, settling right in between the bloated 20-track albums and 3-song EPs that are popular in today’s landscape. Produced mostly by Tre Castro, the chemistry between he and Flxwz is apparent immediately, as the duo’s strengths mesh together perfectly. Mixing his unique vocal patterns with Castro’s infectious production, the two create intriguing records like, “Expensive Taste,” and the album’s best song, “Hood Bop.” Over up tempo drum patterns and melodically driven synths, Flxwz showcases some of his best work on this track, highlighted by his interpolation of Aaliyah’s classic single, “Rock The Boat.”

Other standout tracks on here include, “4 The Night,” “Wake Up,” and, “OG Park.” Co-produced by Jayblapz & Castro, this is one of the rare moments on the album where we get to see Flxwz showcase his chops as a rapper, as he delivers one of the best verses on the album.

Check out 202 below and get familiar with Flxwz.