Suisside, the project of Orlando-based artist Dairon Leonardo Cruz, emerged in the late 2010s as part of the second wave of emo rap and cloud rap. Heavily influenced by the DIY ethos of the SoundCloud era and the melodic gloom of Lil Peep, Cruz developed a signature style he describes as 'noisy but melodic.'
His work is characterized by a heavy reliance on electric guitar samples, often processed to sound like shoegaze or midwest emo, paired with the stuttering hi-hats and heavy 808s of modern trap. Critically, he is noted for his prolific output and his ability to maintain a consistent aesthetic of digital decay. His career arc shows a rapid evolution from derivative emo rap to a more experimental, texture-focused sound that incorporates elements of ambient and noise. Within the underground rap scene, he occupies a space between the mainstream accessibility of pop-trap and the abrasive experimentation of the 'tread' or 'surge' subgenres. His music serves as a cultural touchstone for a generation of listeners navigating themes of mental health, isolation, and digital connectivity.
Shares cloud rap, emo rap, lo-fi hip-hop (subgenres); late_night, solitude, rainy_day (atmosphere)
Shares cloud rap, emo rap, lo-fi hip-hop (subgenres); breathy, processed, deadpan (vocal style)
Shares cloud rap, emo rap, lo-fi hip-hop (subgenres); late_night, solitude, rainy_day (atmosphere)
Shares cloud rap, emo rap, lo-fi hip-hop (subgenres); late_night, solitude, rainy_day (atmosphere)
Shares emo rap, cloud rap, lo-fi hip-hop (subgenres); late_night, solitude, rainy_day (atmosphere)
Shares cloud rap, emo rap, lo-fi hip-hop (subgenres); late_night, solitude, rainy_day (atmosphere)
Shares cloud rap, emo rap, lo-fi hip-hop (subgenres); breathy, processed, deadpan (vocal style)
Shares cloud rap, emo rap, lo-fi hip-hop (subgenres); late_night, solitude, rainy_day (atmosphere)
Shares cloud rap, emo rap, lo-fi hip-hop (subgenres); late_night, solitude, rainy_day (atmosphere)
Shares cloud rap, emo rap, lo-fi hip-hop (subgenres); late_night, solitude, rainy_day (atmosphere)
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