Newberry-native Torrio is featured in today’s song review article after releasing his new single “Snakes” a few days ago. The song immediately pulls listeners in through its engaging rhyme patterns and traditional rap style of the golden era. Lyrically, Torrio places a heavy emphasis on his sharp songwriting, verses that are topically focused, and avoiding repetitive elements. Thematically, “Snakes” explores the unsettling reality of modern times where trust feels increasingly dangerous. Torrio uses this single as a cautionary warning about the dangers of being too open or naive. His delivery is commanding and dominant, maintaining control of the mic while injecting just enough emotion to empower the narrative. He even does an excellent job at conveying a sense of paranoia that strengthens the themes. The production sticks to classic hip-hop drum patterns with a very human groove that leaves ample space for the vocals to shine. Overall, “Snakes” is a phenomenal new record that balances fun songwriting with a concept rooted in realism. And finally, make sure you follow Torrio on the following platforms: YouTube