With his latest release, ‘ALL OVER,’ the independent rapper, PTM WOK, effortlessly bridged the gap between nostalgic 80s RnB vibes and the sharp pulse of modern hip-hop. The Dominican artist, who was born and raised in New York City and now resides in Tampa, Florida, draws on his rich Latino heritage and urban experiences to deliver a track that is as rhythmically tight as it is atmospherically lush.
The smooth low timbre of PTM WOK’s rap bars glides over the track, syncing perfectly with the solid rattle of the 808s, which demand your attention and pull you right into the core of the rhythm. Every beat is touched with salacious soul as he waxes lyrical, effortlessly weaving his wordplay around a honed yet natural cadence.
The free flow of ‘ALL OVER’ gives it an unfiltered, almost stream-of-consciousness edge, yet the profound imagery woven throughout the track attests to PTM WOK’s elevated lyricality.
As the creator and driving force behind the artistic collective Plot Twist Mafia, he’s steadily becoming one of the most unreckonable forces in the Floridian underground hip-hop scene.
PTM WOK’s latest work is undeniably one to pay attention to, particularly for those who appreciate a seamless blend of lyrical depth and rhythmic precision.
Stream the official music video for ALL OVER which dropped on August 14th on YouTube.
Review by Amelia Vandergast