Otis Mensah – “Fading Away” (Official Video)
Otis Mensah is a flipside alt-rap artist that has risen from a new wave; age and era which embraces a contemporary, experimental epidemic of nostalgic authenticity in rap music. The music he creates often captures a melancholic vibe & a mellow atmosphere however accompanied with lyrics which transcend to something much more prolific and poetic.
The rapper / spoken-word poet has been entranced by most forms of creative artistry from an early age, with a poet for a Mother and a Hip-Hop DJ for a Father such influences were bound to take their toll and manifest. Otis is an artist that truly lays his character down on a song allowing listeners to gain real insight into him as a person and performer. His lyric heavy music ensures every listen creates a new experience for a listener to bask in and relate to, if rappers paint pictures with words Otis creates reformed worlds for the listener to journey to for the duration of the song. Also Otis’ interests in theatre and novelty seep through his lyrics creating fun and animation in his delivery and flow.
“BUDDING rapper Otis Mensah mixes comedy in with his beats – but his rising success is no laughing matter” The Star.
The stage stealing artist maintains an unapologetic attitude when it comes to his music jumping on stages all around the UK. Hip-Hop Blog Reppin 4u wrote: “kid could spit ferocious lyrics and outshined the supporting act” after observing Otis jumping on stage at a Wu-Tang: GZA concert when “the supporting acts were left to be desired according to fan feedback”. Similarly Otis was picked out by U.S rapper Hopsin at his concert and was asked to participate in a live rap-off on stage with other up and coming artists in the crowd. Otis left Hopsin and his entourage impressed with his lyrical ability and delivery, outshining others in the battle.
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