One of the 318's first rap releases of 2019 is the stellar Like O Winter EP by Shreveport, Louisiana Producer/MC 318 Lil One (Like O Productions). Combining the masterful sampling skills of Kanye West with the fly stoner vibes of Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa, 318 Lil One crafts a project full of futuristic Southernplayaisticadillacmuzik. With a voice and charisma reminiscent of the late Pimp C, Lil One kicks a nimble and capable in pocket flow that weaves in and out of his spacey pads and crisp percussion. The sound is classic Dirty South with an emphasis on the future. There is no doubt that Kanye West blazed the trail for dope producers who are as equally dope rappers that can really rap. Adopting the alias Kanye Souf due to his catalog of soulful sampled Southern bangers, O delivers the Kanye Souf EP. Expanding on the positive vibes set on his first EP Like O Winter, O touches several different themes. “Head To The Sky” is a feel good inspirational joint with crossover potential. He testifies to his faith on “Praise Is What I Do”. He reflects on maturity with Shreveport legend Jaymee on “Changing Times.” The standout track “Imperfect Perfections” finds our hero looking in the mirror and accepting who he sees looking back at him. But don’t think O has put out the blunt as he remixes his lead single “California” and gets lifted on “I Get High”. Overall, Kanye Souf establishes Like O as a formidable MC who just happens to knows his way around a drum machine and a record player.