Connor Evans - Livin' Like We Gods

Author:: Richard Spadine
Updated:: Feb 12, 2018
Original:: Jul 29, 2013

Artist: Connor Evans
Track: Livin' Like We Gods
Producer: BHB
Album: The Road to Coachella

When Connor Evans envisions his ideal future, his lifestyle isn't that of a heavyweight rapper or even an earthly sovereign; like Kanye, he aspires to divinity. Of course, that entails more than just kicking it atop Mount Olympus, eating ambrosia and sipping nectar. On Livin' Like We Gods, a new single off his latest street album, Evans emphasizes the all-consuming, often dangerous work involved in raising oneself to that lofty status. After spitting a couple verses about his recent hustle, he delivers a deeply personal 16 about his adolescent struggles with his weight, recalling a homie whose abuse of steroids led to his death. BHB backs his bars with bombastic brass fanfare and sizzling trap hi-hats. This illuminating jam is just one of many quality cuts to be found on The Roach to Coachella, released earlier this month for free streaming and download via The DJBooth.