RESPECT. The Tape: Swami Netero - 'Wordsmith' - RESPECT. | The Photo Journal of Hip-Hop Culture

Bars, bars, and more bars. Oh did I say bars? That’s what to expect when you turn on the lyrical new project, Wordsmith, from Las Vegas native Swami Netero. The 8-track-project showcases Netero flashing his lyrical dexterity as he spits thoughtful bars over soulful beats.

From the absolute get go, Netero proves himself worthy of the Wordsmith title with the intro, “F**k Yourself“. The hard hitting track features Netero spitting aggressive, inspirational bars accompanied by the chantful hook, “If you don’f f**k with me, then you can f**k yourself!”. The track proves to be one of the many gems on the album as Swami seamlessly switches from aggressive to introspective on many of the tracks. Nowhere is this more apparent than on the back to back tracks, “Charleston & Nellis” and “Young Dad” which are two totally different styles. “Charleston & Nellis” highlights Netero paying homage to his home of Eastside Las Vegas while “Young Dad” — the standout track on the project — see’s Swami take a bit more of a sobering stance on this track about the tribulations of a young parent.

In all, the project is a refreshing detour from the heavy party music that is currently demanding most of our attention. Other standouts from the project include; “Fallen” and “All Good” which features Hanuman, Haze and a beautiful vocal chorus from DayDay.

Stream the fantastically crafted project, Wordsmith, below, and be sure to cop it through any of the online retailers. Available now.