Airtime
Death By Tapioca
RGM RATING (??????)
A cultural union piece that sheds new light with uplifting vibes.
Alborz Mohtashami is a Canadian, born to Iranian immigrant parents. He has existed in the middle ground between an Eastern upbringing and the Western world he was living in. As a result, songwriting became his outlet amidst some of his trouble in life. It was especially crucial in the aftermath of 9/11 when the media and fellow citizens vilified his ethnicity. Now, Mohtashami, also known as Death By Tapioca, is focused on having fun, practicing self-care, and spreading joy. Likewise, he spreads his music through Spotify, Instagram, and Facebook. Death By Tapioca’s latest release dropped on February 18th as a single, titled “Airtime.”
“Airtime” is a clash and a union in one. Eastern and Western cultures join forces to make this new age track. Death By Tapioca raps and sings, using short, repeatable phrases to ensure the song will be in your head all day long. It’s a lighthearted, fun tune that embodies a new outlook on life. It’s clear that being positive and uplifting isn’t a facade; at least not in this case. Death By Tapioca evokes uplifting images; he makes you want to focus on the exciting things we often overlook in life. If you need a grounding song to make you remember what’s important, this is the tune for you. Check out Death By Tapioca’s “Airtime” to get the love of life back.
Saschael is a Brooklyn native, and currently a senior English major at Howard University. In her free time she enjoys reading, cooking, baking, being in nature and writing short stories and novels.
