Listen To Roy Kinsey’s New Single, Westside-UAES Song Review

Chicago’s only librarian with 11 rap albums, Roy Kinsey, is back with his latest single, “Westside”. 

The single, produced by Beemen, is not only an ode to where Kinsey is from but serves as a sonic portrait, placing the listener in his shoes. 

Showcasing a mastery of storytelling and a sharp delivery, “Westside” is genuinely a pleasant listen. The beat is methodical and features simple chords and drum kicks, allowing Kinsey’s voice and bars to come through. 

“Mamma’s goal was not leaving the house to do laundry, 

Now you got back one of your off days, take a walk down Broadway,” 

Kinsey is a librarian at Chicago Public Library’s Richard M. Daley branch. You can find his most recent EP, Juke IV: Flu Game on streaming platforms.