With a new standalone single that finds him “examining pain, power, and violence,” literary Los Angeles rapper Signor Benedick the Moor continues his streak of releasing mature yet unhinged material with a skill that puts many a rapper to shame. “I. A Boy A Man A King” is apparently the first in a series of singles that will continue to develop the aforementioned theme and, true to his style, manages to jam pack a lot into the confines of a small space.

On a bed of skittering production, Signor Benedick raps with a manic furor about escaping the clutches of tyranny, spitting words faster than the human ear can transmit to the brain. Even reading the lyrics can result in tinges of cerebral strain, so repeated listens are certainly recommended. Simply put—if this kid keeps releasing tracks this good, then flying under the radar should become a thing of the distant past.