“Everyday Struggle’ is a deeply personal, yet also a compelling and empowering rap anthem by Lisa Jo & J-Mac!
Its the kind of rap song you’d listen to on hard days, when you need a little something extra to find some courage, resilience, and determination to face the day. Not since ‘Lose Yourself’ have we felt such a strong, driving sense of determination from a track to face the impossible odds, just to live another day.
The artist behind its creation, Lisa Jo, isn’t just painting a fantasy here. “Everyday Struggle’ does justice to give you a glimpse into her life right now. A former nurse, turned songwriter after a cruel, life-altering cancer diagnosis stole away her ability to sing. That’s just one of many obstacles she’s facing at the moment.
However, instead of wallowing in pity, she’s chosen to channelize that pain into song, specifically, gritty, groovy rap songs that speak from the heart and harken to the golden days of hip hop—raw, real, and downright addictive. Her latest album, “Hood Rats” starts with this excellent rap track, ‘Everyday Struggle’
She teams with rapper J-Mac, whose lyrical flow here is excellent, riding confidently, authentically & strongly on hard-hitting hip hop beats. The rap flow is compelling, rhyming just right, with witty, sharp, relatable lyrics on the struggle of living a life that seems a cruel joke.
Knowing Lisa’s backstory is important, as it speaks volumes to her level of commitment and drive towards her music now as she hopes to reach that light at the end of the dark tunnel. It’s truly artists like Lisa that deserve all our support and recognition. Give this track a listen, share it around, and know that every little contribution goes a long way!
