Philly-born, Atlanta-raised Jonah Cruzz‘ “Just To Get By” mixtape walks a fine line between freshness and nostalgia. While his throwback flows evoke memories of Dungeon Family lyricism, the imagery in his tales of growing up hard with a stressed-out mother and “not remembering the last time I ate” are immediate and contemporary. “Once Upon a Time” is a song showcasing his story-telling capabilities. The Ralph Da Ruler-produced track speaks about the transformation of making something out of nothing and the visual helps project this quest furthermore. Check it out below.
