Baby Aztro - Table For One (EP)
Collected and reflective are often the components that come to you in the self-rewarding moments where celebration merits the success of continuous grind and determination you’ve put out. “Table For One”, the latest EP from San Antonio rapper, Baby Aztro comes as a deserving victory lap per se and a checkpoint that acknowledges the worthy achievements obtained and the comprehension of how much more ground can be covered. The project directs emphasis around the theme of someone who started with nothing and is now in a position to call his shots and reap in the profits of hard work. In doing so, the San Antonio rapper also elaborates on how his direct and isolated approach on his artistic journey can be accredited for his accomplishments. Thus, being the catalyst for the inspiration behind the “Table For One” title.
On the opening track, Definition of Success, Aztro craftly references the quote by fictional character, Jordan Belfort (The Wolf of Wall Street) “There is no nobility in poverty”, and applies it to debunk this concept as he lets his words tell his story of odds and risks enroute to the triumph. The track serves as an enticing opener for an EP that emits the grit and determination that comes before the lavishness. The inspiring themes betweensolitary venturing to success and its perks are woven and connected to one another with validity from real-world experiences. The title track, “Table For One”, contains story-telling bars that are spear-headed with an unwavering tone. It’s a nod to the commitment of staying true to his path in hip-hop even if it means walking it alone. Which is doubled down on the track, “Baggage Claim”, that considers how a relationship fits or doesn’t fit into this equation of self-venture in a music career. Its calm soul sample takes a light-hearted and witty play on the turbulent and reoccurring disagreements a relationship can create. The wordplay on this track is slick and exceptional as Aztro hovers around flight themes for references throughout. Even while carrying out his fair share of achievements, Aztro retains his core intuition of remaining grounded whilst witnessing and experiencing the luxuries that come with victories. There are fluid and consistent tracks on this project that carry this influence and insight the rapper lives by. Hence,”Expensive Watches”, where Aztro spares his guidance as he candidly breaks down the value and importance of time in life. Displaying the rapper’s mindful conscious as it carries through its purpose on the persuasive track. There is also the profound “Luxury Tax”, that places emphasis on how you carry yourself dictates what comes your way and how every action has a consequence, and everything has a price.
“Table For One” is a nifty and cohesive project composed around a theme of success that never steers away from focus and carries every ounce of credibility to bolster its message. Aztro raps as a well-crafted student of the game with practical and canny lyricism. And the production aided by Diamond D on this project adds layers of depth and intrigue with beautiful soul samples and well-timed articulated arrangements. “Table For One” is the crossroad where street grit meets conventional wisdom and creates a commending and revering salutation.