DJThriller recently released his new single, ‘Ain’t Asking’- a concise yet powerful track with authentic storytelling that is rarely seen in the modern hiphop scene. Within just three and a half minutes, DJThriller presents us with an unfiltered sense of self, making it difficult for us to look away from what he has to offer.

Hailing from Ladera Heights, California, Joshua Hurst, known popularly by his alias, DJThriller, is a rapper, producer, and artist promoter. He brings in a fresh outlook to the modern-day hiphop scene with unique flows and authentic lyricism. He is cutthroat and speaks to the point, with no unnecessary gloss and a voice that commands the whole space. 

From the very first seconds of the track, ‘Ain’t Asking’, you realize that the artist isn’t going to waste any lines to add filters to his message. The brevity of the track works to its advantage, with a background score that is minimalist and leans to a lo-fi aesthetic. The voice and the flow hold a certain weariness and also counters it with resilience that comes from showing up for yourself, even when you have no one who would do it for you. It’s the raw, unpolished truth that the lyrics hold, which makes the listeners sit with what they heard. 

You can listen to ‘Ain’t Asking’ by DJThriller on popular platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and iHeartRadio.

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