A multi-talented musician, Spread was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He is well-known for his work as a producer, DJ, and rapper. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, but has spent much time making his mark on the Oakland/Bay Area hip-hop scene.
“”Target Practice” is a captivating hip-hop track that showcases the unique artist’s exceptional talent and inventiveness.”
“Target Practice” is Spread’s newest song, released under his relaunched Just Due Records. It’s a big deal since it brings together artists and pals from his early years. Not only does “Target Practice” represent Spread’s return to his origins, but it also showcases his vision for melding genres, combining hip-hop, funk, and soul into a sound that is immediately recognizable. Upon initially listening to this track, I was taken aback by its surprisingly slow beat, which led me to believe that it would be rhythmic-heavy rap. However, much to my surprise, Spread’s wordplay begins in the first bar and is incredibly intricate, featuring numerous compound rhymes, multi-syllable rhymes, and multi-line rhymes. This impressive pattern persists throughout the entire track. Well, it is done! He drops a two-line, frightening hook at the end of the first verse, giving the listener a little respite before plunging them back into the maze of his incredible rhymes—the rhythm accompanies each turn. Percussion is once again the shining star here, but there are also a lot of nods to classic 60s film scores and some rough synthesizers that handle the bass end.
“Target Practice” has a mesmerizing quality about it. Even as a rap purist like myself, I like how the focus is squarely on the track’s performance rather than on unnecessary distractions. Catch the muse down here:
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