Larry Coleman 2020 delivers a track that demands attention. “MONSTER:) (with Kato On The Track)” hits with precision and intent, inviting you to listen closely and catch every detail.
Larry Coleman 2020 is an American independent Hip-Hop artist who records and resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, drawing deeply from his gritty Detroit upbringing. His rise to prominence was marked by his astounding independent success on Soundcloud, accumulating 10 million streams in 2019. This success quickly translated into real-world action, leading to tours across Northern California with Bay Area legends like Keak Da Sneak and Mac Mall, and collaborations with giants such as Traxamillion. Coleman is also the architect of the four-part “Hunger Games Series,” a dedicated body of work centered on top-tier independent artistry, successfully selling out his Hunger Games Tour in 2022.
Larry Coleman 2020’s new EP, led by the track “MONSTER:),” is an unfiltered transmission from the frontline of independent music. The title is jarring—a dark word followed by an upbeat emoji—which perfectly encapsulates the raw & honest tone of the work. This track is the spiritual result of a five-year battle for exposure and respect.
The central contemporary issue at play is the mental load of self-promotion/hustle. Coleman details the constant push: collaborating with top artists, touring the country, and bringing greats to Las Vegas events. Yet, despite these ground-breaking moves, the effort is met not just with abundant and real love, but also with abundant hate, leaving the artist feeling like a “MONSTER”. This “monster” is the necessary psychological armor, the protective shell one grows in order to keep pushing against industry indifference and local resentment.
The narrative “gem” of survival, then thriving is embodied in the production. Produced by Atlanta-based Super-Producer Kato On The Track, the song is a high-energy boom-bap oriented turn-up track. It’s a “feel good” record that bounces for the DJs, but its very existence is a testament to perseverance. The track celebrates the thriving moment (the turn-up, the collaboration, the success) precisely because it knows the true cost of survival (the hate, the hustle, the five-year battle). “MONSTER:)” is the soundtrack for the moment the underdog stops trying to appease the crowd and accepts the power inherent in their own defiant drive.
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