Coming from Newport News, Virginia, Stevie Fooley is an artist who is integrating elements of soul into his hip hop sounds, creating a product that is truly one of a kind. On his new project “Fooleys Perspective”, he gives listeners a back story on who he is as a person and an artist by telling an engaging, descriptive narrative on what it is like to grow up in Newport News Virginia.

On the three song EP, Fooley displays a different style of rapping on each song. The project, which is sure to keep listeners thoroughly engaged from beginning to end, is very diverse and uses elements such as recorded speeches about life in the hood to further emphasize the theme of the project. On the projects last song “Locked Doors” the Fooley joins forces with artists BD and Lacree for a soul-infused, dreamy effect that contrasts with the songs more intense message.

“Fooleys Perspective” is easily one of the best projects to come out of the 757 this year. Check out the EP here!