Pags releases resilience and respect anthem in "Peace Ain't Cheap"

In the current climate of overconsumption of music, Pags' latest effort, entitled "Peace Aint Cheap," is a crafted headline of self in what are more solid, progressive lines. More than just a tease, "Monaco Gold" partners here like a rapid ball smash that has gone on to land in over 200 playlists globally.

A stark, widescreen instrumental serves as a canvas on which to paint sharp melodic flows, delivered with both tension and restraint, as seen on "Peace Ain't Cheap." However, what distinguishes the track is Pags' delivery of his lyrics, not in a way that feels profane, but rather in a firm stance that resonates with all in protecting the things that truly matter.

This creates a rich-sounding yet minimalist beat, one where you can feel multiple layers of emotion, as well as lyrics that call attention to and criticize society in a single sweep. You get edgy lyricism, which is entertaining in and of itself, but it also does something not a lot of songs can do; it makes you consider what peace costs, how much that price might be in dollars.

He only needs one listen to "Peace Ain't Cheap" to declare that a song doesn't need fireworks or flourish to communicate its most serious intentions. Instead, it bites with an in-your-face frankness, intelligent craftsmanship, layered production, and lines you remember. It is the necessary new voice of substance everyone needs to engage with.

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