After escaping one of the most dangerous areas in Switzerland, EM$o released his debut album, Differences, in July 2022, featuring his emotional indie trap track, The $urvivor, which throws back to the mentality he had to overcome to escape the trap life that others are quick to glamorise.

The beats were produced by Gibbo and mastered by Slade Templeton after being written and recorded by EM$o, who has carved out a distinctive niche in the hip hop market with his vulnerable lyrical style, smooth rhythmic instrumentals which pop with exotic colour and the mellow yet impactful production.

With his lyrical flow, rap style that draws you right into the heart of the track and the trippy yet emotional beats, EM$o could easily be considered a triple threat and a playlist staple for fans of Lil Baby, Lil Skies and AA Anuel.

EM$o said:

“The $urvivor is based on my experiences on the streets in Biel/Bienne in Switzerland, which is known as one of the most dangerous places in Central Europe. The single describes my mentality while living in that place and what it took to survive; not many in my circle made it out alive without ending up in jail or hospital.

My parents did what they could to get me out; they taught me how to make smart moves and outsmart the dark mentality of the streets, which left me with a lust for money and power as a teenager. When my usual vices ceased working, I turned to music; I used my trap money to buy equipment, and in 2016 I started writing and recording my songs.”

Amelia Vandergast, the Executive Editor at A&R Factory said:

“Em$o is the antithesis of every trap artist who appropriates the lifestyle for sonic street cred. You can hear the imprint of the streets reverberating through his evocative bars which leave no stone unturned in the melodic indie hip hop track.”