. The artist, who was born in the Bronx, became well known for his lyrical dexterity and sense of storytelling , which all stood out in the island’s underground hip hop scene. Soon, he’d helped build the foundation for the sounds that grew into massively commercial genres likeVico C never really left the scene: He still ranks among one of the most respected pioneers in Latin music and has been name-checked by stars like.
The song is inspired by the classic hip hop that has inspired Vico C’s career, with lyrics that are an intense takedown of rappers andartists who can’t back up their skills. In the video, he employs b-boy dance moves and wears the fedora and suits that have been his signature. “Fourteen years of silence in my recording career has meant fourteen years of growth in the career of life,” Vico C tells, adding that he believes he had to be prepared for the right moment to battle through “This is not a moment where I say, ‘Despite everything, I got up again.’ It’s one where I say, ‘Despite everything, I kept walking.’ The path was 14 years that is reflected in the form of my music.