Deuce Fantastick Teases New Album With Powerfully Empowering New Single “4L1v3”
Edmonton’s Deuce Fantastick’s newest single, “4L1v3,” delivers deep rhythms and colorful portrayals of perseverance.
Actively fighting against the negativity in the world, Deuce throws lyrical jabs of gratitude and positivity aimed directly at the listener. Hoping to inspire greatness in his fans, “4L1v3” preaches the importance of overcoming personal demons while rising above self-doubt.
“I wrote ‘4L1v3’ because I feel like the world has been filled with a lot of negativity in the last couple of years. I wanted to create a piece that could raise the vibration by speaking about gratitude, love, and positivity while at the same time talking about my own personal journey of inner growth.”
Teasing the release of his newest album, Billion Dollar Dreams Vol. 2, The Future, “4L1v3,” sets the pace for this ambitious rapper. “4L1v3” feels deeply personal to Deuce Fantastick as he spits personal mantras and uplifting verses.
Deuce reflects on this sentiment directly,
“‘4L1v3’ speaks on a lot of essential subjects such as overcoming your demons, rising above lower vibrations, and self-doubt. When people hear this song, I want them to close their eyes, listen to the lyrics, and feel as if it is them speaking my words – a mantra of sorts.”
While the messaging in Deuce Fantastick’s newest single is inspirational and empowering, the production value really sells “4L1v3.” Brimming with swagger, Deuce Fantastick delivers hard-hitting bass licks and diesel-powered drum cadence that leans the track towards something reminiscent of early 2000’s East Coast rap.
Watch the video for “4L1V3” below and learn more about Deuce Fantastick via our mini-interview.
Can you introduce yourself to our readers?
What’s going on, everybody at Candian Beats?
First off, I wanna say it’s a blessing and an honour to be published on this site. Nothing but the utmost love and respect for everyone taking the time to check me out. You are appreciated. Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Deuce Fantastick.
Deuce represents the duality of this life experience, and Fantastic is the goal and what I strive to be every time that I create. I was born and raised in Edmonton, AB, and am grateful to call it my home. I love putting on for my city. There is so much talent here. It’s like a diamond in the rough, just waiting to be found.
What is it like being a musician in Edmonton?
Edmonton is a difficult market for hip-hop. The majority of the focus in Alberta seems to be geared more toward folk and country music. That said, I have been a part of the hip-hop scene here for a long time, and I am proud of the progress that the scene here has made.
How does music keep the positivity up?
Music can be like a vacation from everyday life- for me personally, whenever I feel negativity, there is nothing like sitting in your car with your favourite song to lift your mood and change your perspective. Music has the ability to put you in a different place
What artist first knocked you out?
For me, it was Tupac Shakur. His message and his songwriting ability really resonated with me. I remember listening to “Me Against the World” for hours on end. PAC is definitely a major reason that I pursued rap.
What’s the one album all Canadians have in their collection?
Maestro Fresh Wes’s album “Symphony in Effect” is a pillar of Canadian Hip-Hop. “Let Your Back Bone Slide” is an absolute classic, and my uncle Dj LTD was involved and has been a lifelong source of motivation for me. This music thing runs in my blood, and I am just grateful to be able to share my gifts with the world. I plan to keep working until something that I create is held in the same regard.