Slade the Supreme Keeps It Real On His Album, “A Quest Called Life, Vol. 3”
By: Chris Buxton IG: @chrisbuxtonllg
Hailing from my home state of North Carolina, emerging rapper, Slade the Supreme, has had a chokehold on everybody. With his exceptional vocal delivery, hard knocking production, and lyrical prowess, he has become one of the most polarizing artists I have seen in recent years. After catching my attention in 2021 with his album “A Quest Called Life, Vol. 2”, I knew that he had what it takes to be a star. Over the years, he has refined his sound, and now he returns with his latest album “A Quest Called Life, Vol. 3”.
The album is the third installment in his “A Quest Called Life” series, and it is his most complete project to date. Diving into his life experiences, Slade explores the ideas of disgruntled exes, growing older as a rapper, death, and various other life challenges all over soul samples accompanied by Southern-influenced percussion. The 12-track album is a testament to Slade’s growth and skill as an artist. After listening through twice, I was astonished at the subject matter that was discussed. This is one of the most genuine hip-hop projects I have heard this year, and the topics that were discussed are universal.
“A Quest Called Life, Vol. 3” features Dre of the East, Swank, Joshua Bryant, & OfAllBank$. As far as the songs go, I loved the entire project but “Pretty Girls”, “Ripley’s” “Five-Fifty”, & “Flowers & Amnesia” were my personal favorites. Slade the Supreme truly put himself on the map with this project, and he showed that he’s ready to move into the mainstream. I rarely find artists that can craft a cohesive collection of songs that stay on topic. Slade proved he’s up for that, and this project has become one of my favorite releases of the year. With that being said, tap into the burgeoning artist’s new album and see why he’s about to blow!
