(Washington City Paper)
In the quiet suburban town of Cheverly, there's a musician who utterly transcends genres. Armed with both a drum kit and a mix board, Pentagrvm creates a brilliant connection between two genres of music that, at first glance, could not seem farther apart: hip-hop and heavy metal. But when you listen to the numerous mixtapes and singles that Pentagrvm has on Soundcloud, the similarities becomes apparent. In hip-hop, Pentagrvam brings beats to the local scene inspired by classic southern underground sounds like Memphis legendsThree 6 Mafia and Tommy Wright III. With more than 1,500 Soundcloud followers and a laundry list of artists that he’s been working with—such as vets like DJ Smokey and Jake Sinatra—Pentagrvm is growing into an artist who showcases the darker side of hip-hop in the D.C. area.
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