Shogun Plants His Flag with Debut Single P.O.T.S (Presence of the Shogun)

At just 20 years old, rapper Shogun is set to make a bold entrance out of Telford, West Midlands, with his debut track P.O.T.S (Presence of the Shogun). The song is anything but just an introduction; it serves as a mission statement that is rooted in the texture of 90s boom-bap and, at the same time, hooks the ear of contemporary listeners of underground hip-hop.

With inspiration ranging from the Wu-Tang Clan to Method Man and MF DOOM, Shogun can find that line between paying homage to Classic Hip-Hop and carving his own identity. Wielding a smooth yet commanding flow, he strings together complex wordplay with genuine experience. The texture of the beat is reminiscent of the golden age of Hip-Hop without feeling outdated, and instead, creates a transitional space for different generations of the genre, showing respect for the culture, but securing his own space in the identity conversation.

What's remarkable is Shogun's capacity to instill presence beyond his age. He is very vocal on the mic and moves quickly from carefully constructed bars to brazen declarations of intent. Meanwhile, off the mic, Shogun's still, contemplative disposition contrasts nicely with his vicious lyrical delivery, ultimately giving birth to some dichotomy that only adds to his artistry. He is already building momentum with 27K+ TikTok views, endorsements from people like Grim Sickers, and is clearly more than a local name.

P.O.T.S. should not only be looked at as a debut but also a warning shot. If this track is any indication, his ascent within UK rap is unavoidable, and eyes should be on Shogun.

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