do not resurrect

There are many reasons why I love the underground music scene more than the mainstream, but the main reason is just because there are literally no boundaries. Artists have free range to do whatever they want, and while this can get a bit more out of the ordinary than what most people enjoy, there is always going to be some corner of the internet that vibes with your sound no matter what, you just have to find this group. For do not resurrect, he’s an artist that my brother put me onto a couple of years ago and I have been tuning into every song I possibly can ever since.

He recently decided to release a brand-new song entitled “You Kids Wanna See a Dead Body?”, produced by adjacen7, and the results just speak for themselves. Sure, this title might be very aggressive and jaw-dropping to some, but if you’re familiar with the up-and-coming act, you already know that this dark, underworld theme is right up his alley and shouldn’t shock you even slightly. When it comes to the beat, there is a very ominous, almost threatening melody that is eventually met with piercing percussion and thunderous drums, creating the picture-perfect foundation for DNR to come in and wreak havoc like only he knows how. If you’ve either heard his music prior to this or read any of my other articles, you should know about his very individualistic, unique whisper growl delivery that sounds as if it comes straight from the depths of Hell, and this song is no different.

While utilizing this sound, he just rips apart this beat effortlessly, changing up his cadences in the blink of an eye without any unnatural pauses or breaks. While it seems like he should stop and breathe once in a while, he would disagree as he just goes on a rampage once again on this record. While I think DNR deserves a ton more recognition than he receives, as long as he continues to release songs like “You Kids Wanna See a Dead Body?”, more and more people are going to catch on. So, check it out if you haven’t already, and when you realize how great it is, head over to Spotify or Apple Music to hear more. - Lyrical Lemonade

For those of you who have followed along with my articles since the very beginning, well over a year ago, you know that my musical taste varies almost too much. I’ll go from jamming out to an old school soul song right into a demonic anthem full of screams and aggression, and I won’t have a second thought about it. People also often come up to me and ask who some of my favorite artists are thinking that I’ll have some incredibly intelligent answer, but I often disappoint them by saying the music I personally enjoy is definitely not going to blow them away unless they go into it with a completely open mind and remember not to judge before truly giving it a chance.

As far as one of the more obscure artists I listen to goes, I found out about Do Not Resurrect early last year and he immediately turned into one of my all-time favorite underground acts. It was an easy transition considering I had been an admirer of acts like $uicideboy$, Night Lovell, and others for years prior, but there is just something even more captivating about DNR that I am fully encapsulated with.

If you’re not familiar with his work, I highly suggest you do a deep dive on his Spotify, but if you’re not sure where to begin, you might as well check out his latest and greatest release entitled “Necrotic Grip”. While I’m used to some overly aggressive and pounding production on most of his releases, this one instead boasts a light, haunting sound through high-pitched vocal samples, tiptoeing synths, and punchy drums that give a different yet equally enticing foundation for DNR to truly reach down to the depths of Hell to bring the most demonic version of himself out.

Once he begins to spit, you’ll notice that his voice is so incredibly deep that it can be hard to interpret each and every word he recites, yet the sound of his vocals themselves are more than enough to give you nightmares for weeks. While this underworld sound is obvious, another thing you’ll notice is actually how incredibly talented he is. His flows are unbelievably dexterous, he keeps his bars tight and uniform, and he delivers them with the perfect mixture of poise and chaos all the way through, eventually leaving us with another shocking and insane offering in all the best possible ways.

Once again, it’s clear that DNR’s sound is as unique and irreplaceable as it gets, and that’s what drew me in from the moment I heard it. What kept me coming back, though, was the fact that he actually knows how to rap and he’s not just slurring some words together to make it sound somewhat interesting. While his skills are unbelievable, in my opinion, I am shocked that the dark side of rap music hasn’t completely embraced him quite yet and he is still working on solidifying a regular fanbase. Although I never seem to write an article without mentioning Ruby, Scrim, Night Lovell, or any of those names, I honestly think DNR can and will give them a run for their money, and I absolutely need to hear some collaborations between these different yet very similar musical entities as soon as possible. While I keep my fingers crossed that this is going to happen soon, make sure you tune into Do Not Resurrect as soon as you get the chance beginning with his latest release “Necrotic Grip”, you surely won’t regret it. - Lyrical Lemonade

Those of you who have read many of my other articles know that my preference for music contains a wide range of different genres and subgenres. Out of all these different types of music, I go through moments in time where the dark, gritty styles truly just get me, and I go on streaks of listening to artists like $uicideboy$ and Night Lovell nonstop. While the shadowy themes, aggressive demeanors, and ominous vibes that come from many of these artists can be a bit off-putting to some, I can’t help but to dive in headfirst and just surround myself with these hard-hitting offerings. Although the aforementioned artists are getting national recognition and most Rap fans have at least heard of them, there are up and coming acts such as Do Not Resurrect, a young talent who I was recently put onto and have yet to hear a single song by him that I don’t completely and thoroughly enjoy.

Most recently, this past weekend, he dropped off a track entitled “Yakuza”, and his skills are in full effect on this record. There seems to be some sort of sample being utilized right off the bat before DNR comes in to spit his verse, as the Scorpio-produced instrumental simplifies slightly and gives him a much purer foundation to go to town. When it does minimalize, eerie, almost shrieking synths combine with speaker-busting 808s and rapidly rattling percussion that gives a fast-paced, almost frantic feeling that doesn’t faze DNR in the slightest.

When he begins the first hook, his words stutter for a moment before he comes in with such power and rage, you’re sure to pay attention. Although there are this intimidation and anger behind his delivery, he never actually raises the level of enthusiasm in his voice, rather remaining steady and consistent with his extremely deep voice. The low tonality within his vocals coupled with the higher, more manic parts of the instrumental seamlessly and his cadence is insistent and constantly evolving in the best possible way.

Some lines are recited in a consistent manner while other bars switch up, offering up quicker, three-round burst stylized rhyme schemes that elevate his demonic disposition in a captivating fashion unlike anyone else in the music industry. In the singular verse, elements of the beat become even more violent than we had ever heard previously as he switches up his flow yet again, showing off even more of the skills in his extensive arsenal of aptitudes.

To finish out the verse, he almost gets somewhat melodious with his words, swinging the last lyric of every line minimally to bounce along on the beat perfectly, providing even more sonically pleasing deliveries to the simple yet impactful record. As far as the lyrics are concerned, it might be difficult to interpret them considering the hasty deliveries and deep vocals, but DNR dives into vicious themes that play along with the overall aesthetic of the song such as violence, the Devil, and other underworld topics that are sure to leave you shaking in your boots if there’s even a slight chance that he could be talking to you.

While Do Not Resurrect might be an acquired taste for the casual music listener, if you’re a fan of any of the aforementioned artists I spoke of at the beginning of this article, there’s no doubt in my mind that you’re going to quickly be enthralled by the incredible netherworld music that DNR is bringing to life. His talent is obvious and his sound, although possibly influenced by other artists, is as individualistic as it can possibly get. He’s making music by his own terms and not copying anyone else in the slightest, leading to some of the most original music in the entire underground. I certainly believe he deserves so much more recognition than he’s receiving, but as long as he keeps working as hard as he has been and dropping hit after hit, he’s going to rise to the top sooner than later. As for now, “Yakuza” is the name of his most recent stellar offering, so familiarize yourself with the captivating young talent’s latest song below. - Lyrical Lemonade

Ever since I got into underground Rap music, I’ve exposed myself to a variety of different subgenres and have an appreciation for most of these different categories. Out of all of them, some of my favorite music has been made by artists like $uicideboy$, Night Lovell, Ghostemane, and others, and I can’t really put a finger on exactly why. I almost feel self-conscious playing songs from artists like them for people I’m not overly familiar with due to a fear of being judged, but I typically do it anyway because, at the end of the day, I don’t truly care what they think of my taste in music. I guess I enjoy this typic of Rap because not only do the beats always go so hard, there’s just so much expression, passion, and emotion behind the dark stories that are delivered, and this adds elements that are just plain and simply missing in other types of Rap music. Although these artists have very deep and constantly growing arsenals of music that fans could never grow tired of, I’m always on the lookout for other talents that are making equally as impressive and unique music.

Most recently, my brother put me onto an artist who goes by the name of do not resurrect. Considering he’s still on the come up, it was hard to honestly find any sort of information about him, so I’m not even entirely sure where he’s from. All I know is the fact that he’s making some of the craziest, most impressive underworld Rap music I’ve ever heard, and he needs so much more recognition than he’s receiving currently. Any track you play on his SoundCloud will show you exactly why I feel this way, but you might as well start with his most recent song “Primordial Ooze”. When the song begins, the beat almost sounds like it’s being played out loud and someone is recording it as it blasts through a speaker. This only lasts for about 10 seconds before DNR comes in and the beat transitions to one that is more high quality, but that was an interesting strategy that captured my attention. There is a $uicideboy$-like pitched-down sample in the production as well as thunderous 808s and loud, rattling hats that combine for a beat that is right up my alley.

As DNR comes in to spit his verse, his voice is so low that it comes off as if a demon possessed his body and he’s stuck this way. His flow is absolutely insane as his delivery comes off in such a hard-hitting, menacing fashion unlike anyone else in the industry. Due to his extremely low voice, I want to compare him to Night Lovell, but he has different qualities within his delivery and sound that help differentiate himself and distance his music from the iconic Canadian rapper. He switches up his cadences a few times but every single version he uses seems hastier and more complex than its predecessor, and I just honestly never knew what direction he was heading in next which helped keep my interest piqued the entire time. It’s hard to understand exactly what he’s talking about, partially due to the fact that his voice is so low but mainly because he’s rapping so fast that it’s almost impossible to decipher exactly what he’s saying. Luckily, he included his lyrics under the link on SoundCloud, so I was able to realize that he was talking about a plethora of dark, violent themes involving guns, blades, and other weapons, combining together to prove that DNR is definitely not a person you want to mess with whatsoever.

Look, I understand that do not resurrect isn’t for everyone, but he’s right up my alley as far as a musical interest and I’m absolutely enthralled with every single song he drops. He may be an acquired taste for some while others might not understand the appeal whatsoever, but if you refuse to acknowledge the talent he so clearly has, then you’re just in denial. While it’s not always often that we get new music from the rising star, I definitely appreciate every release from him even though I was just put onto his music a couple of months ago. I want to see him eventually work with some of the aforementioned artists I talked about earlier because I think that he’d fit in flawlessly with any one of them, but I’m sure that’ll come with time. Either way, do not resurrect is such an individualistic artist and personality that you just have to tune in and form your own opinion. If you’re a fan of dark, $uicideboy$-like music, you’ll be an instant fan of do not resurrect, so give his latest release “Primordial Ooze” a listen and see his abundance of talents for yourself. - Lyrical Lemonade

Music is so important in my life, which might be obvious, but it really plays a huge factor in my mood and how I feel. Depending on what side of the bed I wake up on, I have a desire to listen to different types of music, but if you’re a friend of mine, you know that I definitely have an affinity for the darker, more hardcore style of music, especially as the seasons begin to change. While $uicideboy$, Ghostemane, Night Lovell, and others might be some bigger names on my radar, there are other artists who seriously deserve much more clout than they get, and I won’t stop talking about them until they receive the amount of recognition they truly deserve.

do not resurrect is an artist I’ve covered copiously in the past, and while I feel like he was relatively quiet for a brief moment in time, I was beyond excited to find out that he was back and better than ever on his latest song “Snubnose” with Ak3k. Ak might be someone I wasn’t aware of previously, but after hearing these two side by side on this record, I certainly hope it won’t be the last time they team up.

The beat is very sinister, ominous, and haunting, which shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who is familiar with DNR, but the way that he is able to constantly switch things up and keep things fresh is nothing short of incredible. Ak comes in to begin with, though, almost whispering his lyrics with an aggressive yet truthful tone, and as he rotates through his bars that get more and more impressive as they progress, it’s not a surprise to say that anyone who isn’t on his side should be on edge.

When we arrive at DNR’s part, he continues with a very similar style, yet his voice is just a few octaves lower than his counterpart, adding even more menacing, demonic qualities into this all-out banger. DNR doesn’t miss, as I’ve mentioned before, and hearing him and Ak3k come together on “Snubnose” to make it a hit gets me even more excited for the promising future of these two underground phenoms. - Danny Adams