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Album/EP Title: Heaven Is What You Make It And Hell Is What You Go Through
Main Artist: G-Wizz, The Slayer
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Label: Dreams of Color
Overview:
Heaven Is What You Make It And Hell Is What You Go Through is a heavy-hitting, four-track hip-hop EP by Knysna-based rapper and Dreams of Color label owner, G-Wizz, The Slayer. Fully leaning into dark, cinematic aesthetics and conceptual hellscapes, the project serves as an intense sonic exploration of the dichotomy presented in its title. The EP showcases a highly collaborative, forward-thinking approach to rap, bringing in a distinct featured artist for every single track to constantly shift the soundscape while maintaining a cohesive, gritty atmosphere.
Rather than sticking to traditional structures, the project is a quick, adrenaline-fueled descent into the harsh realities of the grind. As indicated by the “E” tag next to each song on the tracklist, the entire EP carries an Explicit rating, delivering raw, unfiltered themes, uncompromising energy, and hard-hitting lyricism from the opening beat to the final fade-out.
Tracklist Breakdown:
With a concise total runtime of just under 10 minutes (09:49), the EP is designed for a quick but impactful listening experience:
“The Massacre” (feat. The Virus) – 2:55
Serving as the heavy-hitting intro to the EP, this track brings in The Virus to establish the project’s dark, aggressive, and cinematic tone right out of the gate.
“Taking Over” (feat. Ace Mclein) – 3:01
The longest track on the project. Featuring Ace Mclein, this song shifts toward themes of ambition, dominance, and making an undeniable mark as an independent force in the rap scene.
“MIA” (feat. CeoxCam88) – 1:20
A fast-paced, rapid-fire interlude-style track. At only a minute and twenty seconds, frequent collaborator CeoxCam88 and G-Wizz, The Slayer deliver a short, punchy burst of energy before jumping into the finale.
“Dead Presidents” (feat. STARRCXNTSET) – 2:33
Closing out the EP, this track features STARRCXNTSET. Given the title, it grounds the project in the pursuit of money, the hustle, and survival, perfectly wrapping up the EP’s thematic duality of navigating “heaven” and “hell.”
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Heaven Is What You Make It And Hell Is What You Go Through
