Tyte Talks Breakout Single ‘Ask Around’ Alongside Wizz Havinn
What makes a TikTok smash? As it turns out, it’s the same stuff that has always turned ordinary recordings by unknown artists into monster hits. You’ve got to have a great voice and a great hook. You’ve got to look the part and address the audience with all the swagger you can muster. What’s more, it sure doesn’t hurt to have a dedicated community of fans ready to get excited about an artist and spread the word…that’s Tyte.
Tyte has all of that working for him — and he knows it. That’s what “Ask Around,” his breakthrough single, is about. So secure is the young rapper about his charisma that he’s not sweating it at all if you haven’t heard of him yet. He figures you’ll know all about him soon enough.
Why? Because he’s got the goods. He’s the possessor of an instantly identifiable voice — once you’ve heard him rap, you’ll never mistake him for anybody else. He knows exactly how to use it, too, cutting through the mix with every syllable, making his presence felt, joking, punning, daring the listener to keep up. His producers have given him an impeccable trap beat to ride, complete with a thunderous kick drum, an insistent hi-hat, rhythmic drops in all the right places, and an irresistible synth pattern that ties the whole thing together.
It’s no wonder he’s got his whole city behind him. He’s become a star in the tight-knit, competitive Tallahassee, Florida rap scene and brought one of his fellow riders to the party. Wizz Havinn’s flow is as laid-back, Southern, and syrupy as Tyte’s is cutting and urgent; together, they’re a brutally effective tag team, two sides of the Florida weather, the sunshine and the storm.
They’re both present on the block in the smoky, sizzling, immensely entertaining clip for “Ask Around,” masterfully shot by frequent Slip N Slide collaborator Counterpoint 2.0. The visual is full of eye-catching elements that’ll make you feel like you’re right in the middle of the action: the boisterous crowds and the sidewalk dancers, the tail lights and the trap houses, the hot city streets and the twilight skies. But it’s the rappers who shake this bottle up and make it fizz. Tyte always seems to be coming toward the camera, sometimes through the haze, sometimes in the vanguard of a group of restless young men, and sometimes on his own. He’s neither menacing nor particularly welcoming. He’s just there, irresistible and confident, a rude fact, the man of the hour, and an emerging artist we’ll be hearing from for a long time.
Tyte copped a squat and weighed in on the new music, video, and the creative process
What was the creative process like for “Ask Around”?
I just wanted to write a song telling people I’m that, and if you were to ask around in Florida, you’ll hear my name.
How do you approach writing lyrics?
I write lyrics depending on how I feel at the moment, also how I feel once I hear the beat.
Can you describe the production process?
I like to rap on a certain tempo/bounce. The beat has to have a lot of knock, I love the 808s. I hear a sound I like, and write down whatever speaks to me.
Who are some of your biggest influences?
I grew up listening to a lot of Plies, Trick Daddy, and modern-day Future.
What is the message of “Ask Around”?
The message behind “Ask Around” is all about the name I’ve built for myself. If you were to ask around about me, someone will know me.
How do you work around getting a creative block?
Sometimes I have to get away from the music and experience life for new ideas and artistic approaches.
How would you describe your style?
I would describe my style as an explicit Dirty South rapper.
What can your fans look forward to?
They can look forward to me releasing more hood hits, and eventually my first album.
Follow Tyte:
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https://twitter.com/DaRealTyte
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About the Author
Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.
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