Rising Baltimore MC Dicey Ray announced he was working on his debut EP around October 2022, shortly after dropping his single "Brown Boy." The highly anticipated EP, Applying Pressure, was released on Christmas Eve, and it's becoming clear that the people want to hear what the ex-hooper has to say.
The EP begins with "Hoopa to Trappa to Rappa Freestyle, "a high-energy, bass-heavy track where Dicey Ray gives you a glimpse into his life. The second song, "Free Gunna & Thug," is another freestyle-type track where he paints a clear picture of his lifestyle in your head with his catchy lyrics. Next is "Will Smith," a song that Dicey Ray teased before his release. Everything is articulate and memorable, from the intro to the chorus to the verses, and you'll be able to sing along before the song's end. This track sends a clear message to labels that he can make a #1 hit. He follows this up with "Money Man," an 808-filled hype song that is inspirational and should make an appearance on every gym-goers playlist. The next song is made for all the hoopers, "Ball & a Dream" is a track that resonates with a lot of basketball players and athletes in general because Dicey Ray tells a story about his glory days and how he fell short of his goal but still managed to find his path and purpose. The last track, "Burberry Frames," is another melodic track reflecting his life.
Dicey Ray recently just turned 22 years old and is establishing himself as a versatile artist who does not shy away from talking about his past or his feelings. He currently has over 100,000 streams on Spotify and is nearing 200,000 plays on Soundcloud.
Stream Dicey Ray's "Applying Pressure" on Spotify.
