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Cola Divalyrics, a self-described “female rapper from the ‘hood, but educated,” churns out simplistic lyrics with a robotic flow on Making It. Displaying vocals with spicy tones but completely devoid of sweetness, Cola’s music differs from the typical “female MC” rap being peddled these days — no cartoonish antics here. Her focus seems to be on making her way in an industry that’s not quite built to her liking; a common theme is chasing your dreams regardless of life’s obstacles. “Dream Merchant” is impressive from a production standpoint, while “Cuz I Know,” featuring Jessica Jones, comes off as a girl-power high point on the album. Cola isn’t necessarily the best local female rapper out right now, but Making It is worth a listen for her tenacity alone.
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