SON - the hermit, SUN!

Written by : Adrian Richards

Charlotte based rapper JUNE! (fka Shawn May) released his latest piece “SON” under the moniker of “the hermit, SUN!”. The 9 track LP feels like a metamorphosis for the emerging MC. The lighthearted tone of the production clashes well with the darker gruff tonality of SUN’s voice. Throughout his latest project, SUN! sounds more recharged and his words are as clear as ever. A definite shift from his usual works as “JUNE!”, as he taps into his Viktor Vaughn inspired persona.

Compared to his previous works, this project takes a more personal approach. . On “1010” produced by Kingayeo, SUN dives into his current and past life dealings. “I feel like Steez…I ponder many times sending that last tweet”, expressing the similar feelings of disparity shared with late the Brooklyn rapper Capital Steez of Pro Era. Expressing regret in the self-featured “lost way”, reminiscing in “SON” & “change”. Fellow IND members Jay Cinema and Roman. shine on their contributions, displaying the smooth cohesiveness with SUN’s vision.

“SON BEEN THE ONE!” screams Fayde, the high pitched conscience on the final track “SUN”. This project solidifies JUNE! as a rising force in the underground and shows his ever changing skillset as an MC. We’re glued to what he has in the works next.