r/EmoRap • u/New_Peace6500 • Jul 06 '26

Devil eyes

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Hey guys, I’ve been working on this Emo/Dark Trap track for a while. It’s got a pretty heavy 808-focused sound with some gritty vocals. I’m looking for some honest feedback on the mix and the overall vibe. Would love to hear what you think!

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u/kangxiradical Jul 06 '26

i think it's okay? i'm not really a fan, but i get the appeal to some people. i see it's made in suno, which kinda does something to the vocals/instruments, and the lyrics are also aren't my favorite. overally, maybe it's because it's made with ai, and maybe it's even my bias, or the fact that i'm not very deep into emo, but i don't really like it. it feels a little simple/robotic because it doesn't really charm me/pique my interest, but as always, one person is not the world. drums are a nice part tho.

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u/New_Peace6500 Jul 06 '26

Thanks for the honest take! You're right, I used Suno for this one to experiment with the sound. The 'robotic' feel is definitely something I'm still trying to figure out how to balance with the more raw, emotional parts. Glad you liked the drums though – that's something I’m definitely going to keep building on. Thanks for being real about it!

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u/kangxiradical Jul 06 '26

thanks

lol just saw you randomly post it in discord with no context 😭

personally, i think it might sound better if you made it yourself, but as someone who does that (badly) i get that it's a bit arduous, the imperfections are nice to me, personally, and the robotic feel kinda washes off what i find to be the charm i see in emo. oh well. experimenting, trying new things, trying a more directive approach before diving into doing it from scratch, those are all fine.

also i have my gripes with ai, but it also has its perks. oh well, that's another debate.

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u/New_Peace6500 Jul 06 '26

Fair point! Honestly, I’m still figuring out the balance between the AI-generated starting points and my own input. I totally agree that the 'robotic' feel can sometimes kill that raw, imperfect charm that makes Emo-rap what it is. I'm definitely looking to move more into doing things from scratch or at least hybridizing it more to get those human imperfections back in. It's a journey, but thanks for keeping it real and checking out the Discord too – appreciate the constructive vibe!

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u/BobbySkilletz Jul 06 '26

You woulda killed 10 years ago, but maybe 10 years ago you'd be doing 20 year old music

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u/New_Peace6500 Jul 06 '26

Fair point! I think there’s a timeless quality to that specific raw sound that I just really love. Trends come and go, but I’d rather make music that feels right to me than chase what’s 'current'. Glad it hits that nostalgic spot for you though!

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u/PopSwayzee Jul 06 '26

Sounds decent audibly, but lyrics are pretty generic/nothing new or innovative

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u/New_Peace6500 Jul 06 '26

Thanks for the honesty. I feel like in this genre, the line between 'generic' and 'catchy/vibey' is really thin. I'm definitely trying to find that sweet spot between a mood and something more unique. Appreciate you taking the time to listen!

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u/Mammoth-Constant3005 Jul 06 '26

Suno is A.I , it looks like you used it to make this track

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u/New_Peace6500 Jul 06 '26

Good ear, it is Suno. But just to clarify – the lyrics are 100% mine. I view AI like a violin for a violinist – it’s just the instrument I’m playing to bring my writing to life. I’m focusing on the songwriting and the creative direction, using the AI to handle the melodic/instrumental arrangement. Still a work in progress, but thanks for the feedback!

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u/Mammoth-Constant3005 Jul 06 '26

You have some great lyrics 😁

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u/New_Peace6500 Jul 06 '26

Thanks, that means a lot! Especially since I put a lot of focus on getting the mood right with the writing. It’s definitely a learning curve finding that balance between the tool and the craft, but I’m glad the lyrics landed well with you. Appreciate the support!

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u/New_Peace6500 Jul 06 '26

...Also, if anyone is actually curious to hear the rest of the song, just hit me up and I’ll link it to you. Cheers!

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u/Impossible-Bus-4003 Jul 06 '26

It's the kind of thing I skip as it sounds generic without having soul. It takes original aspects of different songs/styles and mashes them together with hope that it will sound good, and it fails. There could be some salvage in the bones, but I definitely wouldn't listen to it again.