Daylite, releases new soulful hip-hop banger Cheat Code 1/09/2023!
Photo by Sarah Beth Arnold
Daylite is bringing something different to her fans with the soulful sounds of Cheat Code. Another banger produced by VisTheKid, recorded and mastered by Versoul. Cheat Code narrates the frustration with the system, especially in the politically charged, expensive Bay Area CA. Daylite recognizes she has an old soul and relates more to Angela Davis' philosophies than that of the current mainstream rappers and its heavily on display in this song. She ends her first verse by saying she tends to hold back and the need to break out of the norm. Her second verse is extremely powerful as she speaks on keeping balance, faith and motivation despite the world going crazy all around her. She ends the second verse by saying she will no longer hold back and to screw being self conscious and let go of self doubt, in order to overcome her struggles. Her words are not only encouraging as she reveals the key to overcoming hard times, but she also rides the VisTheKid beat effortlessly with intriguing word play that will keep you spell bound. The soulful sample and heavy bass, compliments the 808 and it will keep your head knocking. The tempo is just slow enough that you can relax to this song on a rainy night with your incense burning as it helps to set the atmosphere.
Daylite's award winning Director Robert Elcock has filmed, directed, and edited this latest, Cheat Code Video . The dynamic duo have already released Granite (released in May of 2022 and awarded a Bronze Medal by the Global Music Awards), Drunken Master, and now Cheat Code. The video takes you through the 5 stages of grief showcasing, anger, denial, bargaining, depression and acceptance. The most epic scene is on the beach when a Black Angel appears and breaks the chains off of Daylite as she prays on her knee's by a bonfire. This latest installment has us on the edge of our seats waiting to see what creative art will they release next.
Daylite was raised in Vallejo CA in a huge family of 8 Black Belts. Her first job was working at her families Black owned Tae Kwon Do School. She took an early interest in art with plenty of time on her hands due to being Home Schooled. During homeschool Daylite's Mother had her reading African and African American history books for English class and History. This heavily influenced Daylite's world view and you can hear those sentiments reflected in her music. She wrote poetry and songs as a young child and performed at talent shows, musical plays and open mic's for years before ever recording a rap. At 18 Daylite went by Deezy and dropped a mixtape titled The Experiment Vol 1. After a few years in a group and then a long hiatus, Daylite reemerged in 2018 dropping her first digital release and first album titled The Mass Education of Daylite. Her new sound of slapping beats and deeper content would continue to be a common thread in all of the releases that would follow. Her second album Omni (05/2020) would be an upgrade to the same style of the former, with more features, unique producers, and better sound quality. Her Stand out tracks on that album would be Han Solo, Gate Keeper, Self-Control, and Tuition. The best thing about diving into her music catalog is you can clearly hear the growth and exponential potential of this artists trajectory. Her vulnerable lyrics are relatable and each song's subject matter fit a different mood. Daylite grew up listening to everything from Sade and Lauryn Hill to Mac Dre and E-40, her current favorite artists are Sa-Roc, Rapsody, Isaiah Rashad, Kendrick Lamar, and Dreezy. Her flow is very smooth and you can hear the Bay Area influence in her delivery and production selection, however her content and subject matter is unique and tasteful. It's deep without sounding preachy. It has the vibe of both ratchet and woke, or spiritual and hyphy and it's a fun experience.
“I've been listening to this song non stop for days now! That's how much I love it. The soulful & awesome melody, powerful lyrics and the creativity representing Daylite's artistic, emotional spiritual transitions. She took authenticity to a whole other level! " -Joey Marcus speaking about Cheat Code.
Look out for DayLite's upcoming releases, Slick 2/2023
Please contact chardaylite@gmail.com for interviews, booking, DJ packet and all other inquires.
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