Pray For Atlanta

On *Pray for Atlanta*, 1K Phew infuses his rhymes with the lord’s spirit, teaming up with another ATL legend on the project, producer Zaytoven, to handle the beats for every song. This cohesiveness gives the album a sturdy sound, built around Zay’s mournful and melodic piano lines and trap drums. For his part, Phew coats his melodies in Auto-Tune, outlining the ways in which his city has inspired him to become the man he is today. On “Hymn,” Zaytoven chops up an alien vocal sample to accent his menacing piano line, underlining 1K’s story of dedication and triumph. Here, the rapper taps into his trap roots, but elsewhere, like on “Heaven,” he showcases an ability to weave moving ballads rooted in faith. On that cut, he has only one desire from listeners, requesting, “If I pray for you city, just pray for me, too.”