Maryland-based rapper MerCure Dior releases the first single off his forthcoming debut EP, MerCure Dior (The EP), due to drop on August 5th. The EP showcases Dior's uniquely international perspective and a driven purpose.
Dior immigrated to Maryland
from Italy when he was only four years old and soon after, his musical
abilities quickly became evident. As a child, he played multiple
instruments, wrote raps, and was producing his own beats by the age of
nine. Dior's rich musical heritage included two uncles credited with
inspiring songs for James Brown and Michael Jackson as well as influencing the Bendskin (Cameroon's
unique blend of pop & hip-hop) element in Dior's music. Dior's
international background allowed him to bridge cultural gaps and connect
with audiences overseas, while his passion for rap music helped him
find his niche in his hometown of Greenbelt, Maryland.
The forthcoming EP charts
Dior's growth, and fully introduces the multi-cultural visionary. At
just three songs, the complex self-introductory EP gives listeners a
window into Dior's multifaceted talent. With a self-made pathway,
youthful exuberance, and divine message, MerCure Dior is stepping into
hip-hop's future.
The new single, "Ok, Straight," has
a heavy yet subtle bassline layered with an eerily echoing guitar riff,
well-crafted lyrics, and smooth vocal effects. The song dismisses
notions of doubt, and serves as an inspiring and catchy cut about
staying calm and focused through life's adversities. Dior says his sound
is "all about melody and bass" and is likely to please fans of Drake, Lorde, and Kendrick Lamar.
"My music is spiritual,"
says Dior, determined it remains that way without being categorized as
part of a sub-genre or specific religion. Dior's desire to deliver music
that would bring people closer to their faith led him to create The
Disciple Life Ones, or T.D.L.O. for short, an acronym for his growing
base. This spirituality is apparent in much of his music, including one
of the memorable lines from "Ok, Straight."
"You don't really gotta
understand/ When it's all done I know I'm in God's hands/No I'm not a
saint I ain't sayin' that I'm perfect/ Even if its hard, in the end it
will be worth it"
Notable past projects include Dior's 2012 Insomnia mixtape as well as music videos for "Gush" feat. A$AP Ant and "V7NILL7" both of which have over 50,000 views.
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