Hooks by: DJ & Crushboy Zach –  Ay Yo My Wishes (Single Review)

Today’s review features the new single Ay Yo My Wishes by Hook by: DJ & Crushboy Zach. The artist reveals that Ay Yo My Wishes is a song that is about giving flowers to Christina Aguilera. Interesting.

“Hooks By: DJ is best known for his versatile talent, encompassing many genres: from hip-hop to pop.  Originally born in Omaha, Nebraska but now residing in Los Angeles, California, Hooks By: DJ started writing songs at the age of 10. Starting at an early age has helped Hooks By: DJ to learn the intricacies of what results in a successful song, enabling the songwriter to gain experience under his wing and gain an edge on their competition.” Soundcloud artist bio.

So let’s have a listen …

This is a solid rap song. I particularly loved the vocal sound and flow of rapper in the middle of the song. I found the first 20 seconds of the song interesting, then they raise the volume of the lead vocal, not particularly liking the voice or the repeating lyrics “Christina Aguilera you bitches.” The production on the track is solid, and the music has a very nice flow to it. This track is in the neighborhood of being excellent, but the main vocal chorus gets annoying because it’s so repetitive, taking up 2/3 of the song.

I’d like to hear more of the rapper in the middle of the song (Crushboy Zach?). The chorus was just too repetitive. Write some additional lines, change it up, remix the song, and re-release it. It’s catchy, but far too repetitive. The mix and production sound good. It’s close to excellent.

SCORE/Good: The production and flow of this rap track are very nice. I found the main vocal/chorus to be too repetitive and a bit annoying. But the song is still produced well enough to earn a Good rating. If the chorus is fixed, re-written, the song may rank higher. Much love, Beth

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