We’ve made our praise of Milwaukee native IshDARR pretty open so far, but if you didn’t get the message the first few times, let us be clear right now: DO NOT sleep on this guy. Although still only eighteen years old, his age shouldn’t fool you; IshDARR is the real deal, and Old Soul, Young Spirit is his way of putting his stamp on the game.

Old Soul, Young Spirit is a solid project through and through, representing the strides the burgeoning talent has made in just a few months since the release of The Better Life EP. What’s most remarkable is the way he approaches each track, as he brings with him a melodic cadence and astute lyricism that in many ways builds on the best qualities of Chance The Rapper & GoldLink. Rapping with a youthful ferocity that’s balanced by a mature composure, IshDARR could not have chosen a more appropriate name for his project.

You can preview some of our favorite selections from the mixtape below, but if you’d like the full experience, head over to IshDARR’s official SoundCloud page and also make sure to download a copy for yourself.

DOWNLOAD: IshDARR – Old Soul, Young Spirit

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Last time IshDARR appeared on these pages we were premiering the first cut from his upcoming Old Soul, Young Spirit project. After inviting us to “Vibe” with him in his previous effort,  the Milwaukee native has returned with a heart-pounding single that’s guaranteed to get your blood flowing. “Too Bad” is the 18 year old spitter’s most ambitious effort to date, an accomplished record that demonstrates his technique and versatility as an emcee. Kicking off with a chorus of “I got two bad bitches in the back rolling doobies,” the new single definitely makes for an addicting listen, which explains why we’ve had it on constant repeat since it dropped.

Stream/download the tune above, and look out for Old Soul, Young Spirit set for release in March.

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Milwaukee isn’t typically thought of as a hotbed for up and coming hip-hop talent, but all that is about to change with names like WebsterX, Vonny Del Fresco, and IshDARR poised to put the city on the map. The latter of the trio has given us the opportunity today to premiere his brand new track, “Vibe.” The first single from his upcoming full length debut project, Old Soul, Young Spirit, IshDARR invites you to “Vibe” with him as he spits vivacious rhymes over a smooth, jazzy instrumental provided by French producer Jean Kengz. Armed with a confident exuberance and melodic flow, it’s pretty clear that the 18 year old spitter has a bright future ahead of him.

Check out the tune above, and be on the lookout for Old Soul, Young Spirit, set to drop the first week of March. 

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