Review: Rapper Swings Is Raw As Ever On 'Bulldozer' [VIDEO]

Continuing to earn his status as one of South Korea's premiere hip-hop artists, the new Swings single "Bulldozer" finds the rapper in top form, laying down a dizzying array of styles in the song's three-and-a-half minute runtime.

Swings doesn't have much to work with here, just a beat, a one-note bassline and a repeating keyboard figure. And barring a few production swells that is basically the entire beat.

Yet, this might be the ideal backdrop for the rapper to do his thing.

Similar to Eminem's recent landmark "Rap God," Swings's ability to make this stark beat into something much more on "Bulldozer" is impressive to say the least.

One of the best qualities of Swings's rhyme flow has always been the fire and passion that the boisterous rapper brings to the mic.

There's something exillerating about hearing Swings in such a simple context.

It's a sound reminiscent of a classic rap mix tape one might find for sale on the streets of New York City, where the beat is solid, simple and tasty, but its clearly on the rapper to do something new with it, to make a name for themselves.

Though Swings is already obviously already a major name and has paid his dues.

"Bulldozer" debuted at number 40 this week on the Billboard K-Pop Hot 100. With it's raw, grinding groove, the song is like nothing else on the charts right now.

The video, like the song itself, is a stripped down affair, offering Swings a chance to clown around, while still offering an altered color palate with the cinematography that is fun to look at.

And just when it seems like the rapper may be starting to take himself a bit too seriously, the video concludes with Swings stroking a toy truck like a child.

It is nice to see that one of Korea's roughest rappers isn't afraid to embrace his inner child.

Check out the music video for "Bulldozer," the new single from South Korean rapper Swings RIGHT HERE

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