SoundCloud Rapper Faces Existential Crisis:

Oct 27

A man reflecting quietly in a dimly lit room with a single lit birthday candle on a cake, representing contemplation and maturity.

Drops Melancholic Birthday Track at 30

In an emotional twist to the local SoundCloud scene, rapper Lil Midlife dropped his latest single, "Thirty Flirty & Thriving? Not," commemorating his three decades on Earth and a good ten years in the amateur rap game. While birthdays usually evoke happy memories, popping bottles, and flashing lights, Lil Midlife's birthday track offers listeners a contemplative look into the life of a rapper grappling with the age milestone.

The track begins with a somber beat and the soft glow of birthday candles. The first verse details Lil Midlife's journey from a hopeful 20-year-old with big dreams to a seasoned 30-year-old still searching for his big break. “Went from spitting bars about frat parties and fast cars, now I'm rapping 'bout back pain and lukewarm chai lattes,” he laments in a haunting auto-tuned refrain.

A surprising feature on the track is his mother's voicemail, "Honey, don't forget your dad and I are coming over for your birthday dinner. And please, wear something nice this time." The voicemail adds a heartwarming, if not slightly embarrassing, touch that resonates with listeners dealing with parental expectations.

Midway through the song, Lil Midlife takes listeners on a journey back in time with a clip from his first-ever SoundCloud track. A stark contrast to his current musical style, the old snippet brims with youthful bravado and confidence. This nostalgic detour serves as a poignant reminder of times when age was just a number and dreams felt more attainable.

A man holding a birthday cake with a resigned expression, symbolizing the contemplative nature of personal milestones.

The bridge of the song has Lil Midlife ruminating on his choices, especially the neon green dreadlocks he once sported. “Thought it was cool back in the day, now I'm just balding in a colorful way,” he confesses, delivering a line that many listeners admitted to shedding a tear over.

Local fans and SoundCloud enthusiasts have rallied behind the rapper's candid reflection. Comments like "Never related to a track this much," and "This hits different after my third-life crisis," flooded the song's page, showcasing the unexpected relatability of the track.

In an exclusive interview, Lil Midlife shared, “Man, I just wanted to keep it real. Everyone's out there chasing youth, but we gotta embrace every chapter, even if it involves a receding hairline and an increased affinity for orthopedic shoes.”

Local radio stations are even considering giving the track some airtime, proving that perhaps turning 30 isn't the end of the world. Or at the very least, it's the perfect age to embrace the art of melancholic introspection.

As for what's next for Lil Midlife? He hinted at a potential collaboration with another aging SoundCloud rapper, MC QuarterLife. Fans can only imagine the introspective bangers these two will drop. Until then, "Thirty Flirty & Thriving? Not" is on repeat for all those feeling the existential weight of another birthday candle.