Brett Deadly 
Ztarve dropped a powerful statement last year with his EP, “The Nephilim Looked Like Clowns.” So talented with his pen, he paints stories from the depths of anxiety, hopelessness, and redemption. Ztarve is known for being a Dark Trap artist. But he also has a mean scream on him that he uses to layer an edge into his music. This album demonstrates his skills as an MC but some of my favorite songs from Ztarve are fully fledge scream rap bangers.
His lyrics hit hard, each line packed with meaning. Ztarve’s delivery is sharp, his flow precise, and his beat choices are on point – every track feels perfectly matched. This EP is wild. One minute you’re getting rapid-fire bars over a heavy trap beat, the next he’s pouring out his soul on a classic boom-bap rhythm. Ztarve truly shows off his range here. Forget the usual labels. Ztarve takes that Linkin Park-esque fusion of heavy music and rap, but grounds it in something grittier, more authentic. “The Nephilim Looked Like Clowns” is a must-hear. He even dips into the realms of the esoteric spitting bars about nephilim and giants building the pyramids. Such a breath of fresh air from the usual murder, boats, and hoes rhetoric we hear from cliches rappers these days.
If you’re into dark trap, scream rap, or trap metal, this EP is a dynamic, esoteric journey you won’t want to miss. I give this an unmatched rating of 10/10
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