Tank 2X, “Marvelous”
Tank2x is a Miami-based musician and all-around creative visionary who has been a key figure in the underground scene for years, both in the spotlight and behind the scenes. This April, Tank dropped his newest single titled "Marvelous", showcasing his strong work ethic and creative consistency by marking his 5th track to be released so far in 2024. Alongside being the man behind the music, he is also the CEO of “2Life Entertainment”, a rising hip-hop record label and apparel brand. Tank’s “2 Life” mentality resonates heavily with the community and fans, symbolizing the vibrant and chaotic culture of the underground movement, while simultaneously promoting a positive lifestyle of enjoying the present moment and making the most of your one life.
Tank 2x’s current enthusiasm for life and overall positive attitude toward his career and life has been evident in his recent artistic releases, but this feeling really shines through to listeners of the “Marvelous” single. My initial listens of the track were a dope experience, making me feel like I was flying down the “road to riches” alongside the artist. The song’s opening with a clean spacey beat, and overlapping vocals that pan from the left to right ear of my headphones instantly transport me to a new vibe before the beat even drops. Tank explained, “It can either be a song you can turn up to or something to vibe & roll one to!” The lyrics are motivational and show off the aspirational yet acclaimed attitudes that popularized many of my all-time favorite underground artists. Tank 2x boldly affirms bars discussing his high ranks of popularity, wealth stemming from music and business ventures, social status, and a slew of romantic interests. His braggadocious flexing remains classy and humble, with calm and collected vocal performances, alongside real-world achievements to back up his lyrical claims.
One of my favorite flows on the track comes from the mid-point of the song, with bars like “We really runnin’ shit and they are regular… I’m smokin’ gas so I just felt like I ain’t hearin ya…” which then transitioned into manifestations of money. “Stack it to the top, to the ceiling. I am on the road to riches, I want a billion.” Followed by Tank 2X ad libbing his name, speaking “Tank Two Times.”
The track concludes with a spacey outro of the isolated beat. The ambient sounds, sparkly harmonies, and calming cords throughout the full-length instrumental made me feel like I was traveling through outer space in an old video game. Getting a chance to hear this portion of the track independently as an outro, without the introductory panning adlib vocals or the lyrical flows of the verses, further played into the point of the track being a portion of the “road to riches”. Tank was soaring toward his goal of a billion dollars and feeling marvelous, he took a moment to reflect and perform these verses, preaching his high vibrational mindset to listeners and spreading the marvelous feelings, before continuing full speed ahead toward future successes and wealth.
The stunning cover art by Kaju @kajumadethis plays into this concept, using a pink/black and white color scheme and showcasing comic-style imagery of shadow figures, a woman, and cars in a city, alongside a huge pile of hundred-dollar bills.
You cannot help but experience your own sense of feeling “marvelous” & being a mirror to Tank’s feelings as he conceptualized and recorded the track. He lets himself and others involved in the track, such as his audio engineer Golden and graphic artist Kaju, freely create alongside the music, opting for a diverse variety of flows, mixing, production, adlibs, and poetic writing, leading to a greater output with each release. It is clear that the pure creative energy, positive essence, and soul of the artist took over the music during the formulation process. Tank 2x said it himself during our interview regarding this track, “It just came to life more, everything really went as I saw it in my head for real!” This visionary attitude is inspiring to see, and his ability to bring ideas to fruition through his technical music ability excites me for his bright future.
The song is one of his more experimental tracks in terms of flows and overlaying sound, while still bringing a cohesive and consistent vibe that flows well with the rest of his discography. This uniqueness while retaining a familiar feel is what Big Gwaup La Flare 2X excels at. The creative vision behind “Marvelous” paid off and built further upon an already strong foundation for Tank’s upcoming experimental releases and endeavors.
Alongside personal music releases, Tank 2x is also the CEO of “2Life Entertainment”, a hip-hop record label and clothing company that symbolizes the culture of the underground movement and promotes a vibrant lifestyle of enjoying the present moment. “Marvelous”, alongside the rest of Tank 2x’s discography is released independently under his own 2Life Entertainment record label, alongside the brand having strong affiliations with other rising underground creatives, like LovePAIN200, Bluuto, RíJay, westworldwaves, ApTheGoat, and taskforcesoulijah.
In January, we hosted an RSO Exclusive interview with Tank 2x following the release of his collaborative single with LovePain2000, “Never Stress”. This article gave a brief overview of that track while diving into further details of the artist’s personal life and the creative inspirations that shaped his artistry into its modern form. We also highly recommend checking out “Why Ya Playin?” and “Pound” his collaborative track with KHR Chance, who also recently was featured in an RSO Exclusive interview article.
In a brand new exclusive interview with RSO Underground, we asked Tank 2x a few questions regarding the creative process and concept behind his newest single, “Marvelous”.
RSO Underground Interview with Tank 2X
Describe the project in 3 words.
MARV-EL-OUS !!
What influenced you to create this project?
I had wrote this song because I was feeling how the song named at the time. Everything’s going good currently in life so I just wanted to put that energy into a new song!
What emotions or lessons do you hope listeners take away from the project?
I hope listeners feel as I good as I felt making the track. I try my best to promote positivity when it come to certain songs I create.
What did you learn during the process?
I learned how to craft a different flow for this song, I’ve been experimenting more lately!
How did the final project differ and evolve from your initial idea?
It just came to life more, everything really went as I saw it in my head for real!
In what vibe or situation do you imagine people listing to this song?
It’s whatever you make it, that’s the point of some of my songs. It can either be a song you can turn up to or something to vibe & roll one to!
Do you have any promotional materials for the project (music videos, graphics, artwork, ect.) Who was involved in creating those?
My cover art was done by my main graphic designer in 2Life, Kaju (ig: @kajumadethis). He’s been in creative control of all my cover arts since the ending of last year. I’ve been creating animated music videos for promotional purposes but that’s all for now currently until I decide when to shoot an official music video.
How does this project fit with the rest of your discography? (Preparation mixtape for an upcoming album, single release, 1st EP in a trilogy, ect.)
This single fits well in my discography because I kept my original sound on this track. I’m just evolving more quality and style-wise.
Are there any “easter eggs” or hidden aspects of the project we can discover?
You got to check it out and seee! I can’t reveal nothing yet.
What is next in your creative journey?
Im currently working on releasing more singles and collaborating with other artists.
What is your favorite part of the project? (Section of beat, specific lyric, transtion, ect.)
The beginning intro transitions in the mix. Shoutout to my boy Golden for that, he’s the only one I really trust to mix my songs!
Where and when can we find the track/project?
“Marvelous” is out on all platforms!
Do you have anything else to add?
I appreciate every individual that takes the time to check out my art. It truly means the world to me!
What is your message to the world?
Keep grinding everyday for what you want in life and stay locked in!
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