“Rappers normally obsess over their power or influence. With the majority of lyrics revolving around money or how many women they can get, power is the clear message of your average mainstream artist. Amidst all of this, Orlando rapper NIKO IS has released his latest project, Brutus. The album as a whole has a sound that embraces a relaxed atmosphere that the scene has sorely been missing in. While other artists trade bank figures in their lyrics, NIKO IS crafts a work of art that trades experiences and enriches the listener in the process.”