Highstarlavista goes solo on “Upper Echelon,” the third track on his “MATERIAL” EP, and he carries it comfortably on his own.
Producer Stryka handles the sound here, giving Highstarlavista a platform that suits his sharp, deliberate rap style. The title says everything about the mindset going into this record. Upper Echelon isn’t just a phrase, it’s a position Highstarlavista clearly believes he belongs in, and the delivery backs that up.
After the collab energy of “Balu Balu” with Mojo AF, this solo moment gives the EP a different texture. No feature to share the spotlight with. Just Highstarlavista and his pen holding the whole record together from start to finish.
What makes “Upper Echelon” interesting within the project is how it shifts the tone slightly without breaking the overall flow. It sits comfortably between the earlier records and what comes next on the EP, keeping things moving without repeating what has already been said.
Stream “Upper Echelon” as part of the full “MATERIAL” EP and see how it hits.
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