#FMSpotlight: Max Cyrus – ‘The Uprise’ EP (Listen)

K Triggz comes in hot with wisdom and tenacity on Max Cyrus’ EP, The Uprise. Omar Lyefook MBE sets the tone with a soulful, projective range. Overall, the project’s themes explore societal issues, Triggz’s indefatigability in the music business, and how they jump through hoops to gain accreditation. 

Sonically, Max Cyrus merges lofi, R&B, and jazz elements. As a result, the project gives off a calm and collected tone while giving the musicians room to say their pieces.  

Songs like “Mirrors,” “Land of The Blind,” and “Blind Treason” shed light on Triggz’s opponent’s inability to be at his level, upbringing/come up, and the new morals individuals have (sadly) adapted. 

“The Uprise Intro” highlights Triggz’s lyrical dexterity. Regardless of his traction, he plans on applying pressure in the hip-hop game. 

Giving insight on what it’s like to be a new artist in the industry, he spits lines like, “When you do it big there’s photos/When you gonna struggle, there’s no shows.”

Additionally, Triggz raps, “No attendance/No promos/No looking like GoPro/Reaching for a trust I’m so close/That’s life I’ma treat it like Rose Gold.“

The rest of the song dissects his clever metaphors. Additionally, we hear his knack for rhyming, and how the music charts are his for the taking. 

About Max Cyrus:

Previously known for his 2021 GQ Man of The Year’ Points for Peace’ performance. Max has composed music for the likes of Mo Gilligan’s Black British & Funny on Channel 4. Creating, narrating, and co-writing the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation short film. 

Composing for BBC, C4, a host of advertisements, and HBO Max. Max is currently the composer for Idris Elba’s BBC series Fight School’.

Listen to The Uprise by Max Cyrus below: