Wax
Clever, conversational rap meets the warmth of an acoustic guitar. It is storytelling hip-hop that feels like a long afternoon talk with a funny, honest friend.
Clever, conversational rap meets the warmth of an acoustic guitar. It is storytelling hip-hop that feels like a long afternoon talk with a funny, honest friend.
Wax occupies a unique space where the technical precision of a battle rapper meets the vulnerability of a folk singer. His sound is defined by organic instrumentation, often led by a crisp acoustic guitar, providing a grounded foundation for his incredibly fluid and rhythmic vocal delivery. It is music that feels lived-in, avoiding the glossy artifice of mainstream pop-rap in favor of something more tactile and immediate.
What truly sets him apart is his lyrical perspective. He manages to be genuinely hilarious without being a novelty act, using self-deprecating humor and sharp observations to explore themes of struggle, laziness, and romance. His ability to switch from a lighthearted story about a crush to a dense, technical display of rhyme schemes is seamless, making him a favorite for those who value lyricism as much as melody.
Start with the album Continue... to hear his most polished blend of catchy hooks and impressive bars. For a more intimate experience, his Acoustic Monday series highlights the raw talent of a man who can command a room with nothing but a microphone and six strings.
Michael Jones, better known by his stage name Wax, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and comedian. He became a YouTube star after uploading several videos of himself rapping and singing. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Wax is best known for his single "Rosana", which was released in 2012 and again in Europe in 2013. There it reached number one in Austria and top ten places in several other European countries.
Shares conscious hip-hop, acoustic folk, pop rap (subgenres); rap, gentle (vocal style)
Shares conscious hip-hop, acoustic folk, pop rap (subgenres); rap, gentle (vocal style)
Shares conscious hip-hop, pop rap (subgenres); rap, gentle (vocal style)
Shares playful, wistful, confident (moods); road trip, coffee shop, bonfire (atmosphere)
Shares rap, gentle (vocal style); conscious hip-hop, pop rap (subgenres)
Shares playful, wistful, confident (moods); conscious hip-hop, pop rap (subgenres)
Shares rap, gentle (vocal style); conscious hip-hop, pop rap (subgenres)
Shares acoustic guitar, conscious hip-hop, hand played, acoustic folk (signature)
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