If Chicago had its own Hip Hop Mount Rushmore, the likenesses of Common, Kanye West, & Chance The Rapper would be carved in stone for all eternity. Cassie Ray works hard to fill that fourth slot in the granite by delivering a series of infectious cuts hometown consumers(and the world at large) will most definitely keep on REWIND. The rising lyricist’s latest track is a club-ready selection called “Acting Up.” Buoyed by lush arrangements(courtesy of Heavy Keys), Cassie rides a wave of auto-tune to unprecedented success. The rapper regales listeners with a tale of a girl drawn in by materialistic men & hollow promises. As she flosses on the ‘gram with her latest Gucci bag, Cassie patiently waits by the sidelines for the relationship’s inevitable end.
Armed with a surplus of energy and an extremely contagious hook, the artist conquers the dance floor in one fell swoop while laughing at any naysayers who doubted him. His tone, somewhat reminiscent of a previously mentioned “Acid Rap” icon, keeps us captivated and intrigued to hear what he’s cooking up next. Cassie possesses excellent commercial instincts and is sure to craft chart-topping hits for years to come. In the meantime, keep “Acting Up” on your daily rotation and bear witness to the emergence of a star.
– Kevin Keith
