learn 2 swim - Redveil

On his 18th time around the sun, PG county Maryland native Redveil returns with his latest project learn 2 swim. Fully written and produced by the “pg baby” that is soon to become a household name. On learn 2 swim, Redveil is facing maturity and embracing the highs and lows of his new profound success. Compared to his 2021 release Niagara, veil finds a balance between his metaphoric and undeviating delivers.

Veil’s keenness for chopping up samples and layering spacey 808s that’ll have your speakers vibrating plays a huge role in his creative contributions. His voice inflections and tonality stick out unequivocally, displaying his growth as a performer. His voice inflections and tonality stick out unequivocally, displaying his growth as a performer. “mars” demonstrates Redveil’s growth as a rapper and producer; clashing lofi samples and jazz-infused elements that bring forward pioneering synth sounds from the 80s.

On “shoulder” featuring Mekdelawit & Renaissance Mic, Veil raps about his fleeting youth and having to step into adulthood. Veil’s audience expands over all ages because of his fluent ear for soul samples and youthful approach to trap drum arrangements. Sam Truth's vocals on “better” give Veil the space to reflect on triumphs and strength his optimism for the future.

His stanzas are short but jammed with preciseness; leaving no room for error. His growth feels like a slow burn and confidently takes the sonic risk to present his artistry at its purest. Samples, heavy 808s, and alluring synth progressions under a jazz microscope; Redveil is truly a student of music and it’s evident in his creative offerings.