jacobywinston

Portland, OR, USA

When asked about what kind of rap music he makes, Winston said, “I want it to be like archaeology; if you dig, there’s something to find.” Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Winston is a rapper whose approach to writing immediately jumps off the page. His debut release, “Faceplant” features ten songs densely laden with wordplay and punchlines, but maintains balance with catchy hooks on songs like Spotlight and Jazzman. Producer Micro’s classic sample-heavy beats set the perfect scene for Winston to showcase his skills, and the talented emcee never fails to impress. Lines like “Smack your whole crew like Piccolo in a clash with Goku” and “By the prophecy my clan destined, but you oughta see it, the man’s epic” are great examples of why Winston stands out on the hip hop landscape.