Akintoye just dropped the most feel-good song of the summer. The rapper/lyricist from Toronto who exploded on the scene through Tiktok has an infectious flow that will instantly make you want to look up the lyrics to his songs. His latest single, “Overload”, is the perfect way to introduce yourself to Akintoye’s rapping skills and energy. His fast-paced bars are the song’s focal point. Akintoye never takes his foot off the gas, but manages to do so without overwhelming the listener. His funky and steady cadence are what makes this song so unique. The track winds down with a groovy guitar outro that will have you putting the song on repeat all day. Akintoye also dropped a visual for “Overload”, which you can watch here, that captures both the sense of humor and passion in his art.
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ARTIST BIO:
Akintoye is a 21 year old lyricist and storyteller based out of Toronto, Canada. Drawing influence from storytellers such as Big L, Mos Def, and Kendrick Lamar, Akintoye combines his witty wordplay with fast paced and high energy delivery. He has grown his fan base primarily through TikTok, where he has accumulated over 1.2 million followers to date, through his ability to remix popular sounds and samples to display his versatility.
