Lil Mike has shared a new track called "gist". Mike is a native of Anderson, Indiana- which isn’t the first city people think of when hip-hop comes to mind- but he has been quietly building his name out of the Midwest, with refreshing songs like "weight up", "Euphoria Sins", and more. Now, he returns with a vibrant new single called "gist" that acts as a release of emotions such as frustration, pride, and anger, atop reflective, crisp, and soulful production.
"gist" contains wistful, pensive production that grooves with a patient pace, laced with warm, rising backing vocals, bittersweet strings, and organic sounding percussion. As elegant, rich bass riffs ground the track, Lil Mike flows with a laid-back, yet emotive, subtly cathartic cadence with a distinctly Midwestern feel. The track transitions into a dark, raw trap-influenced beat during the second half, as icy keyboards and trunk-knocking percussion create an imposing foundation for a more energized delivery from Lil Mike.
On "gist", Mike's no-frills, honest flows and the track's sleek, dynamic production make for a refreshing listen from the Indiana artist.
