Cortez Lake silences the shouting with his compelling new single, "Lucky 2b Alive," a poignant, unvarnished song that not only speaks the truth but embodies it. This is an emotional declaration of survival, and it also has its deep roots in the traditions of conscious rap. Cortez Lake is here to tell his story. There's a cinematic feel to the production from the first note, layers of sound that seem to have been ripped from the soundtrack of a life of pain and resolve.
The beat struts deliberately along, a sure pulse that matches the heartbeat of someone who's gone through the fire and come out scorched but still upright. Cortez bares his soul over verses that speak directly to the pain of just existing in a world that doesn't always make it easy. Pressure weighed on "Lucky 2b Alive," as did the scars of trauma, and the still moments of reflection that tend to follow the storm.
This is the raw material that "Lucky 2b Alive" channels so unforgettably. The song may fit on playlists that focus on motivational hip-hop, introspective rap, or emotionally grounded R&B. It's music for the in-betweens when you're not quite broken, but not whole. Audiences who prefer storytelling to metrics will find something genuine at Cortez Lake.
"Lucky 2b Alive" is a letter of gratitude to life. It's a reminder that simply getting out of bed, out of the apartment or house, and walking back into the world is a victory, and worth celebrating. It's in a genre that so frequently glamorizes crossing the finish line that Cortez reminds us of the empowering nature of simply still being in the race. This is the kind of song that makes its way into your headphones and your heart and stays awhile.
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Reviewed by LyricalOdyssey Music
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July 09, 2025
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